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Severe Neurological Complications Associated With Tourette Syndrome.
- Source :
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Pediatric neurology [Pediatr Neurol] 2016 Aug; Vol. 61, pp. 99-106. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 May 24. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: Tics and Tourette syndrome are common problems evaluated by both the general pediatrician and pediatric neurologist. The common comorbidities of tics are well known, but the severe neurological complications are rare and may not be appreciated.<br />Methods: This is a retrospective case series and literature review.<br />Results: We present here four adolescents with Tourette syndrome who had severe neurological complications secondary to motor tics. We provide the history, neurological examination, and radiological findings in addition to a review of previously reported cases of vascular and cervical cord complications associated with violent motor tics.<br />Conclusions: We highlight the importance of recognizing the presenting signs of these complications early and the need to vigorously treat violent motor tics to prevent significant neurological complications.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Child
Humans
Male
Retrospective Studies
Spinal Cord Diseases diagnostic imaging
Spinal Cord Diseases etiology
Spinal Cord Diseases therapy
Tics complications
Tics diagnostic imaging
Tics therapy
Tourette Syndrome diagnostic imaging
Tourette Syndrome therapy
Tourette Syndrome complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-5150
- Volume :
- 61
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27353696
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2016.05.008