Tic Status in Tourette Syndrome Due to Depletion of the Deep Brain Stimulation Battery

JAMA Neurol. 2023 Mar 1;80(3):320-321. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2022.4774.
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Plain language summary

In this case report, a patient with Tourette syndrome was admitted to the emergency department with nonrhythmic, continuous, generalized hyperkinetic movements associated with muscle contractions in the trunk, neck, and upper and lower limbs caused by depletion of the deep brain stimulation battery.

MeSH terms

  • Deep Brain Stimulation* / adverse effects
  • Globus Pallidus / physiology
  • Humans
  • Tics* / etiology
  • Tics* / therapy
  • Tourette Syndrome* / complications
  • Tourette Syndrome* / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome