Recurrent hypersomina: a case report with polysomnographic findings

KF Chung
Sleep Disorders Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Recurrent hypersomnia is an uncommon clinical problem that can be misdiagnosed and mistreated. I report a case of idiopathic recurrent hypersomnia. The clinical features, differential diagnoses, polysomnographic findings, possible aetiologies, and treatment are discussed.

Hong Kong Med J 1997;3:107-10

Key words: Hypersomnia; Hypersomnia, periodic; Kleine-Levin syndrome; Lithium