Traumatic war experiences affect outcome in a case of Tourette's syndrome.
BACKGROUND
Stress has been associated with the course of Tourette's syndrome (TS).


METHODS
The case report presented aims to emphasize the effect a severe traumatic experience has on the expression of TS.


RESULTS
Following an intense traumatic experience, combat-related, a relatively mild case of TS became intractable.


CONCLUSIONS
The combination of both of these severe, sometimes refractory, disorders is rare, and poses a therapeutic challenge.
Witzum
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Beer-Sheva Mental Health Center, Ministry of Health, University of the Negev, Israel.
Bar-On
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Dolberg
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Kotler
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D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014857:Warfare
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents