Tourette syndrome

ICD-10 Code F95.2

Tourette syndrome

Definition

A neurologic disorder caused by defective metabolism of the neurotransmitters in the brain. It is characterized by repeated involuntary movements (motor tics) and uncontrollable vocal sounds (vocal tics). The symptoms are usually manifested before the age of eighteen.

Also known as motor-verbal tic disorder, Tourette disease, Tourette syndrome, Tourette's syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Central nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Central nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nervous system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Clonidine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Haloperidol may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Perphenazine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pimozide may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Risperidone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ziprasidone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)