Ischemic Stroke and Epilepsy in a Patient with Tourette's Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Seijo-Martínez M, Mosquera-Martínez J.A, Romero-Yuste S, Cruz-Martinez J
Primary Institution: Hospital do Salnés, Spain
Hypothesis
Can antiphospholipid antibodies play a role in Tourette syndrome?
Conclusion
Some cases of Tourette syndrome may be associated with antiphospholipid syndrome, and levetiracetam can effectively manage both tics and seizures.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a positive lupus anticoagulant test, indicating antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Levetiracetam therapy led to complete control of seizures and improvement in tics.
- The patient had a severe tic disorder that negatively impacted his life before treatment.
Takeaway
This study talks about a young man with Tourette's syndrome who had a stroke and seizures, but got better with a medicine called levetiracetam.
Methodology
Case report of a patient with Tourette syndrome, ischemic stroke, and epilepsy, treated with levetiracetam.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
25-year-old male with a family history of tic disorders.
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