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Post-encephalitic Kluver-Bucy syndrome.

H S Duggal1, R Jain, V K Sinha

  • 1Child Psychiatry Unit, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|June 1, 2000
PubMed
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Kluver-Bucy syndrome, a rare neurological condition, can co-occur with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children following brain injury. This case study explores the presentation and management of these combined neurobehavioral syndromes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Kluver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by specific behavioral changes resulting from bilateral temporal lobe damage.
  • It is infrequently observed in humans, typically following insults such as stroke, trauma, or neurosurgery.
  • This report focuses on a pediatric case, highlighting the intersection of KBS and other neurobehavioral disorders.

Observation:

  • A six-year-old girl presented with symptoms suggestive of Kluver-Bucy syndrome.
  • Her condition emerged subsequent to viral encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain.
  • Concurrent development of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms was noted alongside KBS manifestations.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a unique presentation of Kluver-Bucy syndrome in a pediatric patient.

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  • Viral encephalitis was identified as the causative agent leading to temporal lobe insult.
  • The co-occurrence of ADHD symptoms with KBS in this case provides novel insights.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare neurobehavioral syndromes in pediatric populations.
    • Understanding the presentation of KBS in children is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
    • The findings suggest a need for further research into the complex interplay between viral encephalitis, KBS, and ADHD in children.