Sleep Science (Apr 2015)

Recurrent hypersomnia: Report of medication-responsive cases

  • Bruna V. Perin,
  • Iorrana Rodrigues,
  • Franciele T.B. Giasson,
  • Matheus Balen,
  • Naiana Posenato,
  • Cassiano M. Forcelini

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.slsci.2015.06.003
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 2
pp. 100 – 102

Abstract

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Introduction: Recurrent hypersomnia (RH) is a rare disorder without established treatment. Methods: We report 2 RH medication-responsive cases with typical characteristics of Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS). Case-reports: A 10 y.o. girl and a 14 y.o. boy presented with sudden sleepiness for 3–9 days (every 2–3 weeks). Physical examination, brain images and blood tests were normal. Polysomnographic findings were heterogenous, including disrupted sleep architecture. MSLTs revealed 2–3 SOREMPs and short sleep latency. Carbamazepine rendered girl׳s sleep normalization, while risperidone normalized boy׳s sleep cycles. Conclusions: Facing the absence of clinical trials in RH, reports of responsive cases are the available therapeutic evidence.

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