/Kluver-Bucy syndrome

Kluver-Bucy syndrome

Rare Disease

MONDO:0005817

Also Known As

KLüver-Bucy syndromeKlver-Bucy syndromeKLuever-Bucy syndromeKluver Bucy syndromebilateral temporal lobe disordermemory loss, extreme sexual behavior, placidity, and visual distractibilitypost-encephalitic Kluver Bucy syndrome (type)post-traumatic Kluver Bucy syndrome (type)syndrome, Kluver-Bucytemporal lobectomy behavior syndrometemporal lobectomy behaviour syndrome

Definition

Kluver Bucy syndrome is a rare behavioral impairment characterized by inappropriate sexual behaviors and mouthing of objects. Other signs and symptoms include diminished ability to visually recognize objects,loss of normal fear and anger responses, memory loss, distractibility, seizures, and dementia. It is associated with damage to the anterior temporal lobes of the brain. Cases have been reported in association with herpes encephalitis and head trauma. Treatment is symptomatic and may include the use of psychotropic medications.