TY - JOUR
T1 - Rare presentation of Klüver-Bucy syndrome following subarachnoid hemorrhage
AU - Maqsud, Abrar Nasser
AU - Alkhunaizi, Fatimah Maitham
AU - Al-Jehani, Hosam
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024/6/7
Y1 - 2024/6/7
N2 - Background: Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder, and it can be associated with a variety of neurological disorders. It is characterized by visual agnosia, placidity, hyperorality, hypersexuality, dietary changes, amnesia, and hypermetamorphosis. KBS is mainly a clinical diagnosis, with at least three symptoms sufficient to diagnose the condition. Case Description: The case describes a 49-year-old Filipino woman with a history of hypertension who presented with symptoms strongly suggesting KBS following subarachnoid hemorrhage, including behaviors such as hyperorality, hypermobility, placidity, hypermetamorphosis, and hypersexuality along with memory disturbance. She was managed as a case of brief psychotic disorder initially with olanzapine, then on the second presentation as a case of delirium with risperidone. Conclusion: Among many symptoms of KBS, only three symptoms are required for the diagnosis clinically. Numerous neurological conditions can cause KBS. Symptomatic treatment is the mainstream treatment currently for KBS.[3] While different differential diagnoses are present, neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists should collaborate and be vigilant for the diagnosis of KBS, especially with the presence of one of its etiologies.
AB - Background: Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) is a rare neuropsychiatric disorder, and it can be associated with a variety of neurological disorders. It is characterized by visual agnosia, placidity, hyperorality, hypersexuality, dietary changes, amnesia, and hypermetamorphosis. KBS is mainly a clinical diagnosis, with at least three symptoms sufficient to diagnose the condition. Case Description: The case describes a 49-year-old Filipino woman with a history of hypertension who presented with symptoms strongly suggesting KBS following subarachnoid hemorrhage, including behaviors such as hyperorality, hypermobility, placidity, hypermetamorphosis, and hypersexuality along with memory disturbance. She was managed as a case of brief psychotic disorder initially with olanzapine, then on the second presentation as a case of delirium with risperidone. Conclusion: Among many symptoms of KBS, only three symptoms are required for the diagnosis clinically. Numerous neurological conditions can cause KBS. Symptomatic treatment is the mainstream treatment currently for KBS.[3] While different differential diagnoses are present, neurologists, psychiatrists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists should collaborate and be vigilant for the diagnosis of KBS, especially with the presence of one of its etiologies.
KW - Delirium
KW - Hyperdocility
KW - Hypersexuality
KW - Klüver-Bucy
KW - Placidity
KW - Psychosis
KW - Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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U2 - 10.25259/SNI_358_2024
DO - 10.25259/SNI_358_2024
M3 - Article
C2 - 38974546
AN - SCOPUS:85195678795
SN - 2229-5097
VL - 15
SP - 192
JO - Surgical Neurology International
JF - Surgical Neurology International
M1 - 15
ER -