TY - JOUR
T1 - Tic Disorders and PANDAS
AU - Blackburn, Joanna S.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2018/4
Y1 - 2018/4
N2 - Tics are the most common movement disorder in childhood and are a frequent reason for referral to child neurology clinics. The purpose of this review is to examine the phenomenology of tics, discuss what is known regarding their genetic and pathophysiological causes and to evaluate current treatment options. The evidence for the evaluation and treatment of the controversial diagnosis of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with group A streptococci (PANDAS) will also be reviewed. With improved understanding of tic disorders, their etiology and response to current treatment options, we may be able to more effectively diagnose them and identify novel treatment strategies.
AB - Tics are the most common movement disorder in childhood and are a frequent reason for referral to child neurology clinics. The purpose of this review is to examine the phenomenology of tics, discuss what is known regarding their genetic and pathophysiological causes and to evaluate current treatment options. The evidence for the evaluation and treatment of the controversial diagnosis of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with group A streptococci (PANDAS) will also be reviewed. With improved understanding of tic disorders, their etiology and response to current treatment options, we may be able to more effectively diagnose them and identify novel treatment strategies.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.spen.2017.12.003
DO - 10.1016/j.spen.2017.12.003
M3 - Article
C2 - 29735114
AN - SCOPUS:85042941471
SN - 1071-9091
VL - 25
SP - 25
EP - 33
JO - Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
JF - Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
ER -