Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome alcohol amnestic disorder alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome alcohol-induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's syndrome 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. MEDGEN:312391 NCIT:C34366 GARD:0027971 MONDO:0044333 UMLS:C1704427 alcohol-induced amnestic syndrome Editor note: we follow NCIT in making a subtype of KW for alcoholic form, but other sources treat these as equivalent. TODO - check this. alcoholic Korsakoff's psychosis