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Landau–Kleffner syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. ... Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare, childhood neurological disorder characterized by the sudden or gradual development of aphasia (the inability to understand or express language) and an abnormal electro-encephalogram (EEG).
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The Landau-Kleffner syndrome is a rare disorder. It begins during childhood, with language disorders starting between ages 3 and 7 years. ... The boundaries of the Landau-Kleffner syndrome are imprecise. Some children may first have a delay in language development followed by a loss of speech milestones.
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Many years ago Landau and Kleffner described five children who, after one or more seizures developed difficulties with language. Hence an old synonym for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) was "epileptic aphasia". It was also observed by others that such patients might exhibit altered behavious with autistic characteristics.
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Landau-Kleffner Syndrome information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis. ... Landau-Kleffner Syndrome: Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS), also called acquired epileptiform aphasia, is a rare, childhood neurological disorder...
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Symptoms of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome including 8 medical symptoms and signs of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, alternative diagnoses, misdiagnosis, and correct diagnosis for Landau-Kleffner Syndrome signs or Landau-Kleffner Syndrome symptoms. ... Complications of Landau-Kleffner Syndrome...
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