THE LANDAU-KLEFFNER SYNDROME - A REVIEW

The Landau-Kleffner syndrome or the syndrome of acquired epileptic aph asia was first described in 1957. The disorder is characterised by gra dual or rapid loss of language in a previously normal child. All child ren have abnormal EEG compatible with the diagnosis of epilepsy, howev er, only 70% have clinical seizures. The present article presents a re view of the current knowledge concerning this disorder. Information is provided related to the clinical picture, etiology, pathogenesis, tre atment and outcome.