Gilles de la Tourette syndrome: the complexities of phenotype and treatment

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2011 Feb;72(2):100-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2011.72.2.100.

Abstract

Tourette syndrome is a chronic motor and vocal tic disorder, which is common (1%). The aetiology is complex (mostly genetic) and 90% of people have co-morbid psychiatric disorders and reduced quality of life. Management includes reassurance, education, behavioural treatments and medications for tics and psychopathology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / complications
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Depressive Disorder / complications
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / complications
  • Phenotype
  • Prognosis
  • Quality of Life
  • Tourette Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Tourette Syndrome* / etiology
  • Tourette Syndrome* / psychology
  • Tourette Syndrome* / therapy
  • Young Adult