Overview

Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS) was first described in the 1930s, but it has only recently gained attention in pediatrics and child psychiatry. It predominantly affects adolescent boys, though the exact population prevalence is unknown. KLS is characterized by a combination of intense hunger or specific food cravings, an increased need for sleep, and a variety of emotional, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric problems.

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