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[Post-traumatic tics]

S Alegre1, J Chacón, L Redondo

  • 1Servicio de Neurologia, Hospital, Virgen de la Macarena, Sevilla, Espańa.

Revista De Neurologia
|October 1, 1996
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Cranio-encephalic trauma can cause secondary tics, appearing weeks to months after head injury. A genetic predisposition may influence tic development following trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurotraumatology

Background:

  • Secondary tics have identifiable causes, unlike idiopathic tics or Tourette syndrome.
  • Craniocerebral trauma is an infrequently cited cause of secondary tics.

Observation:

  • A case of a 24-year-old male with post-traumatic verbal and neck tics following head trauma is presented.
  • A review of six previously reported cases of post-traumatic tics secondary to craniocerebral trauma was conducted.

Findings:

  • Tics appeared 2 weeks to 3 months after the traumatic event.
  • No significant lesions were identified in investigations, hindering precise localization of trauma-induced damage.
  • Some cases exhibited pre-existing tics or family histories, suggesting a potential genetic predisposition.

Implications:

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  • Craniocerebral trauma is a potential, albeit rare, cause of secondary tics.
  • The findings suggest that genetic factors may play a role in the manifestation of tics after head injury.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking head trauma, genetic predisposition, and tic disorders.