title: Six cases of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome.
abstract: Six cases of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome are discussed in the light of conflicting views on the aetiology of the condition. It is hypothesized that the onset of coprolalia in patients with persistent childhood tics indicates a disturbances of the normal balance between a need for tension relief by swearing and a capacity to control such vocal activity. Some conclusions are drawn on the management of the syndrome by the use of butyrophenones, massed practice of tics, and the promotion of personality development. A flexible approach geared to the individual patient's particular needs is recommended.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D004328:Drive; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010553:Personality Development; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013981:Tic Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014272:Trifluperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014705:Verbal Behavior
chemical_list: D006220:Haloperidol; D014272:Trifluperidol