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Learn About Kluver Bucy Syndrome

What is the definition of Kluver Bucy Syndrome?
Kluver Bucy syndrome is a rare behavioral impairment characterized by inappropriate sexual behaviors and mouthing of objects. Other signs and symptoms, include a 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.
What are the alternative names for Kluver Bucy Syndrome?
  • Kluver Bucy syndrome
  • Bilateral temporal lobe disorder
  • Memory loss, extreme sexual behavior, placidity, and visual distractibility
  • Post-encephalitic Kluver Bucy syndrome (type)
  • Post-traumatic Kluver Bucy syndrome (type)
Who are the top Kluver Bucy Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome

Rhode Island Hospital

593 Eddy St, 
Providence, RI 
Languages Spoken:
English

Chuang-kuo Wu is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wu and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

Heike I. Schmolck
Distinguished in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Distinguished in Kluver Bucy Syndrome

MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
Des Moines, IA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Schmolck is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome

County Of Ottawa

12265 James St, 
Holland, MI 
Languages Spoken:
English

David Franzblau is a Psychiatrist in Holland, Michigan. Dr. Franzblau and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center