Allergy and Tourette's syndrome.
Four patients with Tourette's syndrome who presented in an allergist's office are described. The diagnostic criteria, presentation of Tourette's syndrome, and current therapy are discussed. All four patients had increased serum IgE levels and positive skin tests. Symptoms of Tourette patients may mimic allergy or present combined with allergic illness.
D000293:Adolescent; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D012882:Skin Tests; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology
D007073:Immunoglobulin E