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Onset of Kleine-Levin Syndrome in association with isotretinoin treatment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20163374     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The synthetic retinoid isotretinoin is an effective treatment option for severe forms of acne vulgaris. However, several reports indicate that some patients experience altered central nervous system functions in association with treatment. We present here the first description of the onset of Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS), a rare disorder characterised by periodic hypersomnia and cognitive and behavioural symptoms, in close temporal relation to the start of isotretinoin treatment. We also discuss the biological potential of retinoids to affect sleep. CONCLUSIONS: In light of a documented potential of retinoids to modulate sleep-wake regulation, the present case suggests that isotretinoin may rarely trigger the onset of KLS.
Authors:
H Smedje; S Schwan; E Hallberg; P Hallberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-02-16
Journal Detail:
Title:  Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)     Volume:  99     ISSN:  1651-2227     ISO Abbreviation:  Acta Paediatr.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-17     Completed Date:  2010-08-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9205968     Medline TA:  Acta Paediatr     Country:  Norway    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  946-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden. hans.smedje@neuro.uu.se
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
Adolescent
Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
Humans
Isotretinoin / adverse effects*
Kleine-Levin Syndrome / chemically induced*,  diagnosis
Male
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Dermatologic Agents; 4759-48-2/Isotretinoin

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