Traumatic war experiences affect outcome in a case of Tourette's syndrome.

BACKGROUND

Stress has been associated with the course of Tourette's syndrome (TS).

METHODS

The case report presented aims to emphasize the effect a severe traumatic experience has on the expression of TS.

RESULTS

Following an intense traumatic experience, combat-related, a relatively mild case of TS became intractable.

CONCLUSION

The combination of both of these severe, sometimes refractory, disorders is rare, and poses a therapeutic challenge.