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alcohol-associated dementia
Etiology: long history of alcohol use
Clinical manifestations:
1) memory impairment
2) impairment in visuospatial skills
3) difficulties with abstaction
3) difficulites in problem solving
4) peripheral neuropathy
5) ataxia
Management:
- deficits may improve with abstinence with alcohol
Related
alcoholism (includes binge drinking)
General
neurodegenerative disease
References
UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review,
Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001