Landau-Kleffner syndrome: study of four cases

We describe four patients with clinical features of Landau-Kleffner syndrome and discuss electroencephalographic features, treatment and prognosis. Anticonvulsants and prednisone were used for treatment with good control of seizures in all cases and a less effect response in acquired aphasia. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the causes and management of this syndrome.

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Main Authors: Santos,Lúcia H. Coutinho dos, Antoniuk,Sérgio A, Rodrigues,Marcelo, Bruno,Sílvio, Bruck,Isac
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 2002
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2002000200010
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Summary:We describe four patients with clinical features of Landau-Kleffner syndrome and discuss electroencephalographic features, treatment and prognosis. Anticonvulsants and prednisone were used for treatment with good control of seizures in all cases and a less effect response in acquired aphasia. Further studies are necessary to elucidate the causes and management of this syndrome.