An Unusual Presentation of Tourette's Syndrome

To report an unusual complex motor tic as the presenting symptom in a patient diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome. This case report was compiled via interview with a 9-year-old white female who presented to the private gynecologic practice of the senior author. Additional history was gained from...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2000-02, Vol.13 (1), p.33-36
Main Authors: Templeman, Claire L, Hertweck, S.Paige
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Perineum
Tics
Touch
Tourette Syndrome - diagnosis
Tourette's syndrome
Vulvar symptoms, nonspecific
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Summary:To report an unusual complex motor tic as the presenting symptom in a patient diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome. This case report was compiled via interview with a 9-year-old white female who presented to the private gynecologic practice of the senior author. Additional history was gained from the patient's mother and follow up information was obtained from written and verbal communication with neurology colleages. Referral to neurology. Diagnosis of persistent perineal touching. Diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome. In young patients with nonspecific vulval symptoms, Tourette's syndrome should be considered in the differentiatial diagnosis particularly if persistent self touching is a feature of the complaint. Referral to a physician experienced with the syndrome is important since the diagnosis is made on the basis of the clinical symptoms and signs.
ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/S1083-3188(99)00030-3