A Hartmann, S Ansquer, C Brefel-Courbon, P Burbaud, A Castrioto, V Czernecki, P Damier, E Deniau, S Drapier, I Jalenques, O Marechal, T Priou, M Spodenkiewicz, S Thobois, A Roubertie, T Witjas, M Anheim
The term "Gilles de la Tourette syndrome", or the more commonly used term "Tourette syndrome" (TS) refers to the association of motor and phonic tics which evolve in a context of variable but frequent psychiatric comorbidity. The syndrome is characterized by the association of several motor tics and at least one phonic tic that have no identifiable cause, are present for at least one year and appear before the age of 18. The presence of coprolalia is not necessary to establish or rule out the diagnosis, as it is present in only 10% of cases...
May 16, 2024: Revue Neurologique