title: [Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome: a systematic review].
abstract: Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome is more frequent than once believed. This syndrome is a chronic disorder whose long term outcome is generally favourable, characterized by a fluctuating course. The etiopathogenesis of Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome has not been ascertained, although the frontal-subcortical neural pathways seem to be involved. This extrapyramidal syndrome is frequently associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and behaviour problems. A correct diagnosis is the first step for a proper management of this disorder, which makes use of behavioural and pharmacological interventions.
authors.affiliation: Azienda Policlinico Neurologia, Università, Catania, Italia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vecchio
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alvano
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Buttà
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Corsaro
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Incognito
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Grasso
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bianca
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bianca
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Raffaele
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rampello
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D005879:Tourette Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology