Kleine-Levin syndrome

Authors

Uzma U. Mapari
Bhojo A. Khealani, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Sajjad Ali, Aga Khan University
Nadir A. Syed, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Department

Neurology

Abstract

Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare disorder of uncertain etiology, characterized by recurring episodes of undue sleepiness lasting for days. We report a case of young female presenting with episodes of undue sleep along with hypersexuality and excessive food intake, who improved significantly on lithium and valproate. KLS should be considered in young patients, who present with episodes of undue somnolence.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

Recommended Citation

Mapari, U. U., Khealani, B. A., Ali, S., Syed, N. A. (2005). Kleine-Levin syndrome. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 15(1), 46-47.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_neurol/158