The Landau-Kleffner syndrome: A review

被引:16
作者
Mouridsen, SE
机构
[1] Department of Child Psychiatry, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen
关键词
Landau-Kleffner syndrome; epilepsy; aphasia;
D O I
10.1007/BF01980486
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
The Landau-Kleffner syndrome or the syndrome of acquired epileptic aphasia was first described in 1957. The disorder is characterised by gradual or rapid loss of language in a previously normal child. All children have abnormal EEG compatible with the diagnosis of epilepsy, however, only 70% have clinical seizures. The present article presents a review of the current knowledge concerning this disorder. Information is provided related to the clinical picture, etiology, pathogenesis, treatment and outcome.
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页码:223 / 228
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