Korsakoff syndrome
MENTAL ILLNESS CAUSED BY A LACK OF THIAMINE IN THE BRAIN
Korsakov's syndrome; Korsakoff Syndrome; Alcohol amnestic disorder; Korsakoff’s syndrome; Korsakoff's syndrome; Alcohol Korsakoff syndrome; Alcoholic Korsakoff syndrome; Risk factors for Korsakoff syndrome
Korsakoff syndrome (KS) is a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by amnesia, deficits in explicit memory, and confabulation. This neurological disorder is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain, and it is typically associated with and exacerbated by the prolonged, excessive ingestion of alcohol.