Kleine-Levin syndrome in two subjects with diagnosis of autistic disorder

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Mukaddes N. M., FATEH R., Kilincaslan A.

WORLD JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, vol.10, no.4, pp.969-972, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 10 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2009
• Doi Number: 10.1080/15622970801901810
• Journal Name: WORLD JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.969-972
• Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia, cognitive and behavioural disturbances, compulsive eating and hypersexuality. The disease is predominantly described in typically developed adolescents. Here, we present two cases with the diagnosis of KLS and autistic disorder. The aim of this presentation is to illustrate the clinical expression and differential diagnosis of KLS in this group.