title: Kleine-Levin syndrome: the first typical case in Thailand.
abstract: Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare disorder characterized by periodic hypersomnia, cognitive and behavioral disturbances. Other unique symptoms in KLS are megaphagia, hypersexuality and some psychiatric disturbances such as compulsion and depression. Definite diagnosis requires the elimination of other potential etiologies. We reported a typical case of KLS in a young Thai man who suffered from seven episodes of periodic hypersomnia within 1.5 years and eventually he was diagnosed with Kleine-Levin syndrome after excluding known possible neurological conditions and sleep disorders.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital and Medical College, Bangkok, Thailand. pasiripmk@gmail.com
authors.forename: Pasiri
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sithinamsuwan
authors.forename: Thanawin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ruangwittayawong
authors.forename: Yod
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Pinroj
authors.forename: Montri
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Saengpattrachai
authors.forename: Yotin
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chinvarun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005473:Fluoxetine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D017593:Kleine-Levin Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D005473:Fluoxetine; D014635:Valproic Acid