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KGB Syndrome
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KGB Syndrome
by Susie Williams, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
I am working with a developmentally disabled adult male. I am working on integrating him into the community, however when I read his file it says he is diagnosed with KGB Syndrome. I, myself, had never heard of this and I have no idea what it entails. I was wondering if I could find anyone who knows what this syndrome is and the characteristics. Can anyone help?
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-SW, Oct 13, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Susie Williams,
I am unfamiliar with KGB syndrome. A syndrome similar in name is Kluver Bucy syndrome. It is a rare behavioral syndrome that usually follows bilateral anterior lesions to the
temporal lobe. The syndrome can be caused by tumors, trauma, herpesencephalitis, etc.
Kluver-Bucy syndrome is characterized by loss of recognition of people, loss of fear, apathy, rage reactions, hypersexuality, excessive oral behavior, memory deficits, and over reaction to certain stimuli.
I am unsure if this is the same syndrome, I was not able to identify a KGB syndrome from my sources. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SW
I am unfamiliar with KGB syndrome. A syndrome similar in name is Kluver Bucy syndrome. It is a rare behavioral syndrome that usually follows bilateral anterior lesions to the
temporal lobe. The syndrome can be caused by tumors, trauma, herpesencephalitis, etc.
Kluver-Bucy syndrome is characterized by loss of recognition of people, loss of fear, apathy, rage reactions, hypersexuality, excessive oral behavior, memory deficits, and over reaction to certain stimuli.
I am unsure if this is the same syndrome, I was not able to identify a KGB syndrome from my sources. Best of luck.
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-SW
