Landau-Kleffner syndrome: study of four cases
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Landau-Kleffner syndrome: study of four cases.
We describe four patients with clinical features of Landau-Kleffner syndrome and discuss electroencephalographic features, treatment and prognosis. Anticonvulsants and prednisone were used for treatment with good control of seizures in all cases and a less effect response in acquired aphasia. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the causes and management of this syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0004-282X
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2002000200010