
Colpocephaly and Gilles de la Tourette's Syndrome
Michael J. Shaenboen, DO
Department of Neurosciences Oakland General Hospital 27321 Dequindre Madison Heights, MI 48071
Michael A. Nigro, DO;
Richard J. Martocci, DO
Glendale Neurological Associates 30400 Telegraph Rd, Suite 133 Birmingham, MI 48010
Arch Neurol. 1984;41(10):1023.
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To the Editor.
—The malformation described in the article by Garg1 on colpocephaly was one of a fetal ventricular configuration persisting into postnatal life. The anomaly was disproportionately large and dilated the occipital horns. Recently, two of us (M.A.N. and R.J.M.) had the opportunity to reexamine a patient with this condition.
Report of a Case.
—A 16-year-old girl was examined for evaluation of psychomotor retardation and tics. She was the product of a full-term uncomplicated pregnancy. At 30 hours of age she experienced a brief cyanotic spell but no further difficulties. She sat with aid at 12 months and alone at 13 months of age. She stood and walked alone at 16 months of age. At 2 years of age, she began to exhibit simple involuntary ticlike movements. These movements involved the face and head and were rapid, stereotyped, and lasted for several seconds. She did not speak words
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