A Striking Response to Lithium in Kleine–Levin Syndrome
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چکیده
Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is an episodic hypersomnia with cognitive disturbances such as confusion, apathy, and derealization. Hyperphagia and hypersexuality occur in around 50% of cases. No evidence-based treatments have been established for KLS. Many drugs have been tried, most often with little success. Here, a case with a striking response to lithium is presented.
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دوره 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014