Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia and cognitive and behavioural changes. We present the case of a female patient aged 13 years who, following infection by influenza A virus, presented with disorientation, incoherent speech, bradypsychia, behavioural changes, somnolence and apathy. No history of trauma or toxic substance exposure. Kleine-Levin or “sleeping beauty” syndrome has an unknown aetiology and a good prognosis with progressive resolution with age. There is no curative treatment, but corticosteroids have been used during episodes and preventive treatments like lithium and modafinil.
DOI: 10.60147/ab42fc5c
Authors: Alberto Bercedo, Sandra Alonso, Roberto Ocón, M.ª Teresa Castro, Andrea Sariego, Aurora Pérez
Language: English
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4405553867