title: Transient tic disorder and the spectrum of Tourette's syndrome.
abstract: Transient tic disorder (TTD) has not generally been considered part of the spectrum of Tourette's syndrome (TS). We studied a large kindred affected by TS and identified two family members with TTD who are very likely obligate carriers of the TS gene. Our observations indicate that TTD is a possible expression of the TS gene and that individuals with TTD may transmit TS to their offspring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University of Rochester, School of Medicine.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kurlan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Behr
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Medved
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Como
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006579:Heterozygote; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D013981:Tic Disorders / Q000235:genetics*; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000235:genetics*