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Partial Kluver-Bucy syndrome: two cases.

B T Carroll1, H W Goforth, L A Raimonde

  • 1University of Cincinnati, OH, USA. BTCARROLL@compuserve.com

CNS Spectrums
|August 23, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Kluver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder. Two partial KBS cases responded well to antipsychotic medication, suggesting a potential treatment avenue.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Kluver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder.
  • It is characterized by visual agnosia, placidity, altered sexual activity, hypermetamorphosis, and hyperorality.
  • KBS is typically associated with amygdala lesions, but partial forms can occur without classic bilateral temporal lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two cases of partial Kluver-Bucy syndrome.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of antipsychotic medication in treating partial KBS.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of two patients diagnosed with partial KBS.
  • Administration of antipsychotic medication to the patients.
  • Observation of patient response to treatment.

Main Results:

  • Both patients with partial KBS showed a favorable response to antipsychotic medication.
  • This suggests antipsychotics may be effective in managing partial KBS symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Antipsychotic medication can be a beneficial treatment option for partial Kluver-Bucy syndrome.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and explore optimal treatment strategies.

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