[Antiepileptic treatment in a child with landau kleffner syndrome: a case report].

DISCUSSION: In the presented LKS case rapid improvement in autism symptoms was observed in response to antiepileptic drug treatment. The patient's reacquisition of speech and rapid improvement in social skills with antiepileptic treatment are important findings. It may be possible to effectively treat ASD symptoms in patients with LKS with early diagnosis and appropriate antiepileptic treatment.
PMID: 25487625 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Turkish Journal of Psychiatry - December 12, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Uğur C, Saday Duman N, Bektaş O, Kağan Gürkan C Tags: Turk Psikiyatri Derg Source Type: research