[Amnestic syndrome--research update].
Amnesia characterized by a severe impairment of the memory without a loss of consciousness is one of the 'classical' organic brain syndromes. According to the course, further symptoms and the circumstances of appearance, several subtypes can be differentiated: transient global amnesia, posttraumatic amnesia, Korsakow's psychosis, and psychogenic amnesia. Many disorders may cause amnesia. Guidelines for the differentiation of the underlying disorders and therapeutic strategies are discussed.
Klinik für Psychiatrie, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck.
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D000647:Amnesia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests
Amnestisches Syndrom--Stand der Forschung.