Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-31-2022
Identifier
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216470; PMCID: PMC9656241
Abstract
Over the past 3 years, a global phenomenon has emerged characterized by the sudden onset and frequently rapid escalation of tics and tic-like movements and phonations. These symptoms have occurred not only in youth known to have tics or Tourette syndrome (TS), but also, and more notably, in youth with no prior history of tics. The Tourette Association of America (TAA) convened an international, multidisciplinary working group to better understand this apparent presentation of functional neurological disorder (FND) and its relationship to TS. Here, we review and summarize the literature relevant to distinguish the two, with recommendations to clinicians for diagnosis and management. Finally, we highlight areas for future emphasis and research.
Journal Title
J Clin Med
Volume
11
Issue
21
Keywords
Tourette syndrome; diagnosis; functional neurological disorder; functional tic-like behaviors; functional tics; management
Recommended Citation
Malaty IA, Anderson S, Bennett SM, et al. Diagnosis and Management of Functional Tic-Like Phenomena. J Clin Med. 2022;11(21):6470. Published 2022 Oct 31. doi:10.3390/jcm11216470
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Publisher's Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/21/6470