Kleine–Levin Syndrome– a Syndrome of Periodic  Hyper�Somnia: a Case Report

Dr. Abhijit Dasgupta; Dr. Meena Gupta; Dr. Yogesh Patidar; Dr. Amit Batra

Volume : IV, Issue : II, February - 2014

Kleine–Levin Syndrome– a Syndrome of Periodic Hyper�Somnia: a Case Report

Dr. Abhijit Dasgupta, Dr. Meena Gupta, Dr. Yogesh Patidar, Dr. Amit Batra

Abstract :

Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is an uncommon syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of hypersomnia, behavioural and/or cognitive disturbances, abnormal eating and hypersexual behaviour. The diagnosis is clinical and requires a high index of suspicion and exclusion of other neurological conditions and sleep disorders. We report a case of 17 year old girl who had recurrent episodes of hypersomnia with derealisation, suicidal ideations and food fads; and a good response to lithium therapy.