acquired epileptic aphasia
Lan·dau-Kleff·ner syn·drome
(lan'dow-klef'nĕr), [MIM*245570]Landau-Kleffner syndrome
A neurologic condition primarily affecting young (age 3–7) children, which is characterised by acquired aphasia and an abnormal EEG—spike and wave discharges and multifocal spikes—with lesions in Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas, which control comprehension and speech.Management
Anti-convulsants and corticosteroids.
Lan·dau-Kleff·ner syn·drome
(lan'dow-klef'nĕr sin'drōm)Synonym(s): acquired epileptic aphasia.