Kleine-Levin Syndrome: The First Typical Case
in Thailand
Pasiri Sithinamsuwan MD*,
Thanawin Ruangwittayawong MD*, Yod Pinroj MD*,
Montri Saengpattrachai MD**, Yotin Chinvarun MD*
Affiliation :
* Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital and Medical College, Bangkok, Thailand
** Bangkok Child Health Center, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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.
Keywords : Kleine-Levin syndrome, KLS, Periodic hypersomnia, Megaphagia, Hypersexuality, Thailand
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