Abstract

TOURETTE SYNDROME: A SYSTEMIC REVIEW

Glory Monisha Mary M., Jeffin J.*, Saai Priya P., Dr. Samhitha Chetty, Rajarajeswari Hariharan, Dr. Meena A.

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this systemic review is to provide information on prevalence, etiology, clinical features, pathology, diagnosis and treatment of Tourette syndrome. Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that a result has a significant impact on the quality of life of patients as well as his/her family. Therefore, early and proper diagnosis and treatment are necessary in order to reduce or eliminate symptoms of Tourette syndrome.

Keywords: Tourette Syndrome; Tics; Types; Neuropathology; Neuropsychological profile; Assessment; Diagnostic criteria; Dopaminergic.