Landau-Kleffner syndrome: study of four cases.
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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
دوره 60 2-A شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002