It looks like encephalitis, but it is Kleine-Levin syndrome
Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia and cognitive and behavioural changes. We present the case of a female patient aged 13 years who, following infection by influenza A virus, presented with disorientation, incoherent speech, bradypsychia, behavioural changes, somnolence and apathy. No history of trauma or toxic substance exposure. Kleine-Levin or “sleeping beauty” syndrome has an unknown aetiology and a good prognosis with progressive resolution with age. There is no curative treatment, but corticosteroids have been used during episodes and preventive treatments like lithium and modafinil.
Authors
- Marta Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2736-6283)
- Aurora Rodríguez Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6591-7109)
- Sandra Alonso
- Alberto Bercedo
- Roberto Ocón
- Andrea Sariego
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.60147/ab42fc5c
- Primary Topic
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00