Case Report

Klüver‐Bucy Syndrome as a Result of Minor Head Trauma

Authors: ALI SALIM MD, ANTHONY K. KIM MD, BRIAN J. KIMBRELL MD, PATRIZIO PETRONE MD, GUSTAVO ROLDÁN, JUAN A. ASENSIO MD

Abstract

&NA; Klüver‐Bucy syndrome (KBS) has been described as a disconnection of the temporal lobes from the remainder of the brain. Its presence in minor head trauma has not been previously reported. We therefore report what we believe to be the first case of KBS due to mild head trauma and unilateral injury to a temporal lobe.

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