| Thalamic amnesia: Korsakoff syndrome due to left thalamic infarction. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1506870 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In order to support the concept that a lesion of the thalamus is sufficient to cause a Korsakoff syndrome, we are presenting 5 patients, all of whom developed the syndrome after sustaining a left (dominant) thalamic infarction. Two patients had pure thalamic strokes followed by a permanent Korsakoff syndrome. One of these patients was studied with neuropsychometric testing, as well as with a modern MRI scan. In 2 other patients, clinical and imaging data indicate that infarction was not limited to the thalamus. Another patient had bilateral thalamic infarcts but only a temporary Korsakoff syndrome. Neuropathological data are needed to elucidate the exact anatomical substrate of dominant thalamic Korsakoff syndrome. |
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Authors:
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M Cole; M D Winkelman; J C Morris; J E Simon; T A Boyd |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the neurological sciences Volume: 110 ISSN: 0022-510X ISO Abbreviation: J. Neurol. Sci. Publication Date: 1992 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-09-23 Completed Date: 1992-09-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375403 Medline TA: J Neurol Sci Country: NETHERLANDS |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 62-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109. |
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Aged Alcohol Amnestic Disorder / complications, pathology*, physiopathology Cerebral Infarction / complications, pathology* Female Humans Intelligence Tests Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Neuropsychological Tests Thalamus / pathology* Wechsler Scales |
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