disease 727 words KG: ent-dise-632ea884 2026-03-21
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Korsakoff Syndrome

Disease Info
Prevalence0.5-1% of population, higher in elderly
Mammillary body damageNecrosis and gliosis in the mammillary bodies, particularly the medial nuclei
Thalamic lesionsDamage to the mediodorsal thalamic nuclei
Fornix injuryDegeneration of fornix white matter
Pyruvate dehydrogenaseConverts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA for energy metabolism
Alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenaseCritical for Krebs cycle function
TransketolasePentose phosphate pathway enzyme
ApraxiaDifficulty with purposeful movements
AgraphiaImpaired writing ability
AcalculiaDifficulty with calculations
Visuospatial deficitsProblems with spatial awareness
Lack of insightReduced awareness of memory deficits
DatabasesOMIMOrphanetClinicalTrialsPubMed

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