| Neuropsychological evaluation in the diagnosis and treatment of Tourette's syndrome. | |
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PMID: 16046663 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The neurobiological basis of Tourette's syndrome is reviewed for the purpose of presenting a clinically relevant account of the neuropsychology of the disorder for the clinician who is behaviorally oriented. The neuropathology and neuropsychological deficits typically found in Tourette's are reviewed, and a neuropsychological test battery is described that can be used to help characterize the clinical presentation of the disorder. Although Tourette's syndrome is ultimately diagnosed by behavioral criteria, characterizing the cognitive deficits (or lack thereof) associated with the disorder is integral to fully appreciating the challenges posed by the disorder in any given case. The variety of cognitive deficits associated with Tourette's is reviewed to show the importance of the neuropsychological evaluation in differential diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic decisions. |
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Authors:
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David C Osmon; Jessica M Smerz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Behavior modification Volume: 29 ISSN: 0145-4455 ISO Abbreviation: Behav Modif Publication Date: 2005 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-27 Completed Date: 2005-11-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803043 Medline TA: Behav Modif Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 746-83 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. |
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Brain
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anatomy & histology Cognition Disorders / etiology* Humans Nerve Net / physiopathology Neuropsychological Tests Space Perception Tourette Syndrome / complications*, therapy* Visual Perception |
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