Reversible Aphasia in Adolescence: A Late-Onset form of Landau Kleffner Syndrome? Report of a Single Case

An adolescent boy developed a long-lasting pattern of global aphasia, concomitant to focal (left temporal) EEG abnormalities; this was followed by complete recovery. Laboratory and neuroimaging studies were within normal limits. The possibility of a late-onset Landau Kleffner syndrome is discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gianfranco Denes, Cristina Mantovan, Emilia Ferruzza, Carlo P. Trevisan, Antonia Gallo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1997-01-01
Series:Behavioural Neurology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/BEN-1997-10105