Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report
Abstract Background Sleep disorders are a common health problem that can be classified into many types that are distinguished by their history and characteristics. In this case report, we discuss a case of a patient suffering from recurrent unusual prolonged sleep attacks lasting up to 9 days that r...
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| author | Faisal Alfaksh William Borghol Saja Karaja Mohammad Kasem Naira Shaalan |
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| description | Abstract Background Sleep disorders are a common health problem that can be classified into many types that are distinguished by their history and characteristics. In this case report, we discuss a case of a patient suffering from recurrent unusual prolonged sleep attacks lasting up to 9 days that responded excellently to levetiracetam. Case presentation An 18-year-old Syrian male patient presented to the neurology department complaining of recurrent prolonged sleep episodes lasting for 9 days. Although Kleine–Levin syndrome was suspected, the history and investigations ruled it out. The patient was then treated with levetiracetam as a trial, and the response was excellent. Conclusion This case is a rare and unusual sleep disorder that does not match any of the known sleep disorders. What makes the case unique is the unexpected response to levetiracetam. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a37ebd37ad5b4769ade0d570620e5b212024-12-29T12:32:32ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472024-12-011811410.1186/s13256-024-05007-yExcellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case reportFaisal Alfaksh0William Borghol1Saja Karaja2Mohammad Kasem3Naira Shaalan4College of Human Medicine, University of HamaCollege of Human Medicine, University of HamaCollege of Human Medicine, University of HamaCollege of Human Medicine, University of HamaIbn Sina HospitalAbstract Background Sleep disorders are a common health problem that can be classified into many types that are distinguished by their history and characteristics. In this case report, we discuss a case of a patient suffering from recurrent unusual prolonged sleep attacks lasting up to 9 days that responded excellently to levetiracetam. Case presentation An 18-year-old Syrian male patient presented to the neurology department complaining of recurrent prolonged sleep episodes lasting for 9 days. Although Kleine–Levin syndrome was suspected, the history and investigations ruled it out. The patient was then treated with levetiracetam as a trial, and the response was excellent. Conclusion This case is a rare and unusual sleep disorder that does not match any of the known sleep disorders. What makes the case unique is the unexpected response to levetiracetam.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-05007-yLevetiracetamKleine–Levin syndromeNarcolepsyIdiopathic hypersomniaSleep disordersHypersomnolence |
| spellingShingle | Faisal Alfaksh William Borghol Saja Karaja Mohammad Kasem Naira Shaalan Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report Journal of Medical Case Reports Levetiracetam Kleine–Levin syndrome Narcolepsy Idiopathic hypersomnia Sleep disorders Hypersomnolence |
| title | Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report |
| title_full | Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report |
| title_short | Excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18-year-old male: a case report |
| title_sort | excellent response to levetiracetam for recurrent prolonged sleep attacks in an 18 year old male a case report |
| topic | Levetiracetam Kleine–Levin syndrome Narcolepsy Idiopathic hypersomnia Sleep disorders Hypersomnolence |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-05007-y |
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