Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder in an Adopted Child with Tourette Syndrome: A Case Report

Tourette syndrome or tourette disorder is named after French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette is defined by the presence of both multiple motor and vocal tics for more than one year. It begins by 3-8 years of age and manifest before the age of 11 years. Prevalence ranges from 0.6% to 1%. Clinical problems commonly associated with this syndrome are attention deficit hyperactive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, specific learning disability, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Functional neurological symptom disorder in a child with Tourette syndrome is a rare and unique phenomenon.