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Tourette's syndrome

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: pointsTourette's syndrome is a tic disorder that is often associated with behavioural symptoms Diagnostic criteria are based on the presence of both motor and vocal tics; because of its varied presentations, the syndrome has the potential to be misdiagnosed Prevalence is higher than commonly assumed; coprolalia is relatively rare (10-30%) and not required for diagnosisThe syndrome can cause serious distress and compromise health related quality of life The main management strategies include psychoeducation, behavioural techniques, and drugs Service provision is patchy even in developed countries and patients of all ages often "fall through the net" between neurology and psychiatry

Source: BMJ

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f4964

Authors: A. E. Cavanna, S. Seri

Institutions: Aston University, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, University of Birmingham

Language: English

Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1995999511