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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
Dr. Chuang-kuo K. Wu
Neurology
Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Chuang-kuo K. Wu
Neurology

Rhode Island Hospital

593 Eddy St, 
Providence, RI 
401-444-3777
Languages Spoken:
English
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Chuang-kuo Wu is a Neurologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

Darren Gitelman
Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Darren Gitelman
Psychology
Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Darren Gitelman
Psychology

Advocate Memory Center

1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
Park Ridge, IL 
847-720-6464
Languages Spoken:
English
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Darren Gitelman is a Psychologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gitelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

 
 
 
 
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Heike Schmolck
Distinguished in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Heike Schmolck
Neurology
Distinguished in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Heike Schmolck
Neurology

MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
Des Moines, IA 
515-358-0011
Languages Spoken:
English
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Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck 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.

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