Kluver Bucy Syndrome Overview

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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?
Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Karen A. Lecomte
Neurology
Experienced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Karen A. Lecomte
Neurology

Christus Health Of Southern New Mexico

2539 Medical Dr., Suite 104, 
Alamogordo, NM 
 (63.6 mi)
575-446-5840
Languages Spoken:
English
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Karen Lecomte is a Neurologist in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Dr. Lecomte and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Lecomte is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Dyani A. Loo
Psychiatry
Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Dyani A. Loo
Psychiatry
Msc 09 5030 University Of New Mexico, 
Albuquerque, NM 
 (223.1 mi)
505-272-2223
Experience:
12+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Dyani Loo is a Psychiatrist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Loo has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Daniel A. Evans
Psychiatry
Advanced in Kluver Bucy Syndrome
Dr. Daniel A. Evans
Psychiatry
Unm Department Of Psychiatry, 1 University Of New Mexico Msc09 5030, 
Albuquerque, NM 
 (223.1 mi)
505-272-2223
Experience:
14+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Daniel Evans is a Psychiatrist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Evans has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kluver Bucy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Kluver Bucy Syndrome, Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

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