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| − | '''Pick-Wernicke syndrome''' is a | + | '''Pick-Wernicke syndrome''' is a specific type of [[Wernicke's aphasia]] that was described by the [[Czechoslovakia]]n [[neurology|neurologist]] and [[psychiatry|psychiatrist]] Arnold Pick. It is a rare fronto-temporal neuro-degenerative disease causing about 0.4-2% of all dementia and affects women more than men. |
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| + | ==Synonyms== | ||
| + | *[[Bastian's aphasia]]<br/> | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's aphasic syndrome]]<br/> | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's aphasia]]<br/> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's area]] | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's cramp]] | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's dementia]] | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's disease]] | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's syndrome I]] | ||
| + | *[[Wernicke's syndrome II]] | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/picks/picks.htm National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Frontotemporal Dementia Information Page] | ||
| + | *[http://www.ftdsupport.com Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Center] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pdsg.org.uk/ Pick's Disease Support Group Online (UK-based)] | ||
| + | *[http://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/picks.html Pick's Disease Information Page] | ||
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[[Category:Neuroscience]] | [[Category:Neuroscience]] | ||
Revision as of 20:22, January 19, 2008
Pick-Wernicke syndrome is a specific type of Wernicke's aphasia that was described by the Czechoslovakian neurologist and psychiatrist Arnold Pick. It is a rare fronto-temporal neuro-degenerative disease causing about 0.4-2% of all dementia and affects women more than men.
Synonyms
See also
- Wernicke's area
- Wernicke's cramp
- Wernicke's dementia
- Wernicke's disease
- Wernicke's syndrome I
- Wernicke's syndrome II