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Thalamo-frontal psychosis
I McGilchrist1, L H Goldstein, D Jadresic
1University Department of Psychiatry, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Summary
This case study reports a rare instance of thalamic infarction linked to cyclical affective psychosis and frontal lobe syndrome. It suggests thalamo-frontal circuits may play a role in Kleine-Levin syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuropsychiatry
Background:
- Cyclical affective psychosis and frontal lobe syndrome are complex neurological conditions.
- The Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnolence and cognitive/behavioral disturbances.