Gilles de La Tourette syndrome: Clinical features, diagnosis, and therapeutic approach [Síndrome de Gilles de La Tourette: Clínica, diagnóstico e abordagem terapêutica]

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Oliveira, A (Author) Other; João Massano (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Arquivos de Medicina

Vol. 26 No. 4

Pages: 211-217

ISSN: 0871-3413

Publisher: A E F M U P, Alameda prof. H. Montiero

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Authenticus ID: P-008-AGT

Abstract (EN): Gilles de La Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a common condition, with symptoms typically emerging during childhood. This disorder encompasses a variable combination of motor and vocal tics, obsessive thoughts and compulsions, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other important comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression. It is a benign but often disabling and stigmatizing condition. Patients are frequently misunderstood, and the disease misdiagnosed and undertreated. Accurate diagnosis remains founded on a skillful clinical observation and therapy is fundamental for quality of life improvements of both patients and their families. This manuscript presents an updated and practical clinical review, approaching symptoms, how to accurately explore them and diagnose the condition, as well as the several available therapeutic approaches. Deep brain stimulation is a last resort to keep in mind, which will also be focused in the text.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific