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Neuropsychology of the Amnesic Syndrome

Published 1 March 1993
Alan J. Parkin, Nicholas Leng
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TL;DR

The Wernicke- Korsakoff Syndrome and other Diencephalic Amnesias are described, which include Temporal Lobe Amnesia, and Ruptured Aneurysms of the Anterior Communicating Artery.

Abstract

Defining the Amnesic Syndrome. Assessment of Memory Disorders. Wernicke- Korsakoff Syndrome. Thalamic and other Diencephalic Amnesias. Temporal Lobe Amnesia. Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Ruptured Aneurysms of the Anterior Communicating Artery. Some Theoretical Issues. Remediation.

Keywords

MedicineNeuroscienceBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology