Abstract
In this article we discuss the central disorders of hypersomnolence, particularly narcolepsy types 1 and 2, idiopathic hypersomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndrome. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a major characteristic of all of the disorders in this group, but history, ancillary symptoms, and diagnostic testing can be used to differentiate them from one another. Each of these disorders' features, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms |
| Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-6, Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 338-346 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323910941 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Cataplexy
- Central disorders of hypersomnolence
- Differential
- Epidemiology
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Hypocretin (orexin)
- Idiopathic hypersomnia
- Kleine-Levin syndrome
- Narcolepsy type 1
- Narcolepsy type 2
- Pathophysiology
- Sleep drunkenness
- Treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience