Tourette's disorder in a set of reared-apart triplets: genetic and environmental influences.

Segal, N L; Dysken, M W; Bouchard, T J; Pedersen, N L; Eckert, E D; Heston, L L · Am J Psychiatry · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Tourette's disorder was diagnosed in triplets reared apart from early infancy and reunited as adults. These data, combined with data on other family members, support the findings of research studies that have demonstrated genetic influences on Tourette's disorder.

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