Landau Kleffner syndrome is characterized by verbal language impairment, EEG anomalies and behavioural disturbances, epileptic seizures may also occur. Therapeutic approach is controversial. We report on a 5 years girl who received Vigabatrin monotherapy. Improvement of the expressive and comprehensive language, visuospatial organization and graphomotor skills was noticed. EEG pattern did not change consistently. A long-term follow-up is required to verify this therapy.

Monotherapy with vigabatrin in Landau-Kleffner syndrome: Neuropsychological assessment

Incorpora G.;Barone R.;Cocuzza M. D.
1998-01-01

Abstract

Landau Kleffner syndrome is characterized by verbal language impairment, EEG anomalies and behavioural disturbances, epileptic seizures may also occur. Therapeutic approach is controversial. We report on a 5 years girl who received Vigabatrin monotherapy. Improvement of the expressive and comprehensive language, visuospatial organization and graphomotor skills was noticed. EEG pattern did not change consistently. A long-term follow-up is required to verify this therapy.
1998
Landau Kleffner Syndrome
Vigabatrin
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