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
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Disease Context: Research Results
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Experts
1. | Samanta, Debopam:
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2. | Aydin, Kursad:
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3. | Baysal, Tamer:
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4. | Caliskan, Umran:
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5. | Energin, Me ltem:
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6. | Koksal, Yavuz:
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7. | Unal, Ekrem:
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8. | Alonso-Navarro, H:
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9. | Jiménez-Jiménez, F J:
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10. | Puertas-Muñoz, I:
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Drugs and Biologics
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Kluver-Bucy Syndrome:
1. | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)IBA
09/01/2023
- " Kluver-Bucy Syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, bulimia, visual agnosia, and amnesia due to lesions affecting bilateral temporal lobes. It is attributed to a multitude of causes, including stroke, herpes simplex encephalitis, Alzheimer's disease, and head trauma. Current treatments for KBS include symptomatic management with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, carbamazepine, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. "
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2. | Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA
09/01/2023
- " Kluver-Bucy Syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, bulimia, visual agnosia, and amnesia due to lesions affecting bilateral temporal lobes. It is attributed to a multitude of causes, including stroke, herpes simplex encephalitis, Alzheimer's disease, and head trauma. Current treatments for KBS include symptomatic management with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, carbamazepine, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. "
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3. | Methotrexate (Mexate)FDA LinkGeneric
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4. | Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)FDA LinkGeneric
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5. | CeroidIBA
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6. | Carbamazepine (Tegretol)FDA LinkGeneric
09/01/2023
- " Kluver-Bucy Syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, bulimia, visual agnosia, and amnesia due to lesions affecting bilateral temporal lobes. It is attributed to a multitude of causes, including stroke, herpes simplex encephalitis, Alzheimer's disease, and head trauma. Current treatments for KBS include symptomatic management with antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, carbamazepine, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. "
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