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... > Mental Disorders > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Disorders of Excessive Somnolence > Kleine-Levin Syndrome
... > Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Disorders of Excessive Somnolence > Kleine-Levin Syndrome
... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Sleep Wake Disorders > Dyssomnias > Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic > Disorders of Excessive Somnolence > Kleine-Levin Syndrome

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Kleine-Levin Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • A rare condition characterized by recurrent hypersomnias associated with hyperphagia, occurring primarily in males in the second to third decade of life. Clinical features include mental confusion, excessive sleep requirements (approximately 18 hours per day), restlessness, and in some cases hallucinations. Episodes have a duration of days to weeks, and may recur several times per year. This condition may resolve spontaneously over several years. (From Adams, et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p569)

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Hypersomnia, Periodic
  • Kleine-Levin-Critchley Syndrome
  • Kleine-Levin Hibernation Syndrome

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HHTCXV7Q-T

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 28/12/1992, dernière modification le 03/07/2012