alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome
Findings
No curated finding names alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
A syndrome which occurs in individuals with a history of alcohol abuse. It is caused by prolonged alcohol-induced neurological damage and malnutrition including vitamin and electrolyte deficiencies. Clinical signs include altered mental status, visual impairment and decreased muscle coordination. The clinical course varies and is, in part, dependent upon the severity of symptoms at presentation. The prognosis is poor and worsens if alcohol abuse continues.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0044333), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
Other names
2 names
Resolves to: alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome
- Also called
- alcohol-induced amnestic syndromealcoholic Korsakoff's psychosis