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Kluver-Bucy Syndrome

A neurobehavioral syndrome associated with bilateral medial temporal lobe dysfunction. Clinical manifestations include oral exploratory behavior; tactile exploratory behavior; hypersexuality; BULIMIA; MEMORY DISORDERS; placidity; and an inability to recognize objects or faces. This disorder may result from a variety of conditions, including CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; infections; ALZHEIMER DISEASE; PICK DISEASE OF THE BRAIN; and CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS.
Also Known As:
Kluver Bucy Syndrome; Syndrome, Kluver-Bucy; Temporal Lobectomy Behavior Syndrome
Networked: 5 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

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Experts

1. Samanta, Debopam: 1 article (03/2015)
2. Aydin, Kursad: 1 article (03/2007)
3. Baysal, Tamer: 1 article (03/2007)
4. Caliskan, Umran: 1 article (03/2007)
5. Energin, Me ltem: 1 article (03/2007)
6. Koksal, Yavuz: 1 article (03/2007)
7. Unal, Ekrem: 1 article (03/2007)
8. Alonso-Navarro, H: 1 article (01/2005)
9. Jiménez-Jiménez, F J: 1 article (01/2005)
10. Puertas-Muñoz, I: 1 article (01/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Kluver-Bucy Syndrome:
1. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)IBA
2. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA
3. Methotrexate (Mexate)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)FDA LinkGeneric
5. CeroidIBA
6. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Radiotherapy
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)