Abstract
The authors reviewed recent literature reports on Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. Clinical aspects, etiopathogenetic theories and therapeutic trials were taken into account, to better define the disease and its rational therapeutic approach.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Clonidine / therapeutic use
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Compulsive Personality Disorder
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Corpus Striatum / pathology
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Female
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Haloperidol / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Limbic System / pathology
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Male
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Neurotransmitter Agents / metabolism
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Phenothiazines / therapeutic use
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Tourette Syndrome* / drug therapy
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Tourette Syndrome* / etiology
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Tourette Syndrome* / pathology
Substances
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Neurotransmitter Agents
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Phenothiazines
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Haloperidol
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Clonidine