Uncomplicated Gilles de la Tourette syndrome and probable Ganser syndrome

Abstract.

Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a genetic neuropsychiatric disorder, which is more common than previously thought. Ganser syndrome is an uncommon disorder, particularly in children. We present the first report of a young girl aged 7 who was diagnosed independently as having both GTS and Ganser syndrome and who was otherwise well and remained well and improved at follow-up 8 years later. This highlights how the clinicians must always be vigilant when atypical behaviours begin, especially when one diagnosis has already been given. There may well be treatment implications.