Landau-Kleffner syndrome


Lan·dau-Kleff·ner syn·drome

(lan'dow-klef'nĕr), [MIM*245570] childhood disorder characterized by generalized and psychomotor seizures associated with acquired aphasia; multifocal spikes and spike and wave discharges in the electroencephalogram. Synonym(s): acquired epileptic aphasia

Landau-Kleffner syndrome

A neurologic condition primarily affecting young (age 3–7) children, which is characterised by acquired aphasia and an abnormal EEG—spike and wave discharges and multifocal spikes—with lesions in Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, which control comprehension and speech.
Management
Anti-convulsants and corticosteroids.

Lan·dau-Kleff·ner syn·drome

(lan'dow-klef'nĕr sin'drōm) Childhood disorder characterized by generalized and psychomotor seizures associated with acquired aphasia; multifocal spikes and spike-and-wave discharges in the electroencephalogram.
Synonym(s): acquired epileptic aphasia.