'Dyschronia' in a patient with Tourette's syndrome presenting as maternal neglect.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report an unusual and unsuspected cause of maternal neglect in a patient with Tourette's syndrome. An important cause of the behaviour appears to have been a form of dyscalculia characterised by a complete inability to appreciate the passage of time. To our knowledge this is the first case of its kind to be reported.
Medical subject headings
- Child Abuse
- Circadian Rhythm
- Time Perception
- Tourette Syndrome