Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What causes WK syndrome?
A
Thiamine (B1) deficiency
2
Q
Presentation of Wernicke Encephalopathy (3)
A
Ataxic gait
Ocular dysfunction
Confusion
3
Q
What is Korsakoff syndrome?
A
Cerebral atrophy
4
Q
Presentation of Korsakoff?
A
Anterograde amnesia (unable to retain new info) Confabulation