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Pseudohemiparesis and Tourette syndrome
Journal of Child Neurology
|October 1, 1986
Summary
Tourette syndrome can cause temporary hemiparetic posturing (pseudohemiparesis) that mimics neurological deficits. This suggests a shared pathophysiology between Tourette syndrome symptoms and pseudohemiparesis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations (tics).
- Pseudohemiparesis, or transient hemiparetic posturing, involves temporary weakness or paralysis on one side of the body.
Observation:
- Presents three cases of Tourette syndrome patients experiencing recurrent, transient hemiparetic posturing.
- The temporary nature of the posturing suggests it is not due to a permanent central nervous system lesion.
Findings:
- Proposes a shared pathophysiology between Tourette syndrome symptomatology and pseudohemiparesis.
- Highlights the transient and recurrent nature of pseudohemiparesis in these patients.
Implications:
- Suggests considering pseudohemiparesis in the differential diagnosis for cerebral palsy.
- This finding may refine diagnostic approaches for movement disorders in children.