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Review
. 2016 Jun;16(6):60.
doi: 10.1007/s11910-016-0653-6.

Kleine-Levin Syndrome

Mitchell G Miglis  1 , Christian Guilleminault  2
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Review

Kleine-Levin Syndrome

Mitchell G Miglis et al. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2016 Jun.

Abstract

Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare recurrent hypersomnia associated with symptoms of behavioral and cognitive impairment. This article reviews common presenting symptoms, differential diagnosis, diagnostic workup, and potential treatment options. Current updates on functional imaging studies and long-term neuropsychological studies are reviewed.

Keywords: Adolescent; Derealization; Hyperphagia; Hypersexuality; Hypersomnia; Kleine-Levin syndrome; Sleep disorder.

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