Klüver-Bucy syndrome as a result of minor head trauma

Salim, A.; Kim, K.A.; Kimbrell, B.J.; Petrone, P.; Roldán, G.; Asensio, J.A.

Southern Medical Journal 95(8): 929-931

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348
PMID: 12190235
Document Number: 550673
Klüver-Bucy syndrome (KBS) has been described as a disconnection of the temporal lobes from the remainder of the brain. Its presence in minor head trauma has not been previously reported. We therefore report what we believe to be the first case of KBS due to mild head trauma and unilateral injury to a temporal lobe.

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