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[Landau-Kleffner syndrome].

T J Elliger1, G E Trott, O Hoffmeyer

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitäts-Nervenklinik Würzburg.

Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|April 1, 1990
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Landau-Kleffner syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by acquired aphasia and EEG abnormalities. This review covers its clinical features, treatment, prognosis, and causes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Linguistics
  • Epileptology

Context:

  • Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare neurological disorder.
  • First described in 1957, over 130 cases have since been reported.
  • LKS involves acquired aphasia with electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on Landau-Kleffner syndrome.
  • To describe clinical manifestations, therapeutic procedures, prognosis, and etiological factors.
  • To provide an overview of LKS as recognized in ICD-10 and the International Classification of Epilepsies and Epileptic Syndromes.

Summary:

  • Landau-Kleffner syndrome primarily affects language comprehension.
  • EEG abnormalities are predominantly observed in temporal regions.

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  • Associated symptoms may include epileptic seizures and psychiatric disorders.

    • Impact:

    • Enhances understanding of a rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
    • Provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians and researchers.
    • Contributes to the classification and management of epilepsy and aphasia.