Tourette's syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1.
The case of an 11-year-old male with clinical features compatible with a diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome and neurofibromatosis type 1 is reported. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed bilateral pallidal hyperintensities, which may be related to the tic disorder.
Movement Disorders Unit, Instituto de Ciencias Neurologicas, Lima, Peru.
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D002648:Child; D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis