[Various aspects of the clinical picture and course of the Gilles de la Tourette syndrome].

On the basis of examining 55 patients with Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome psychic disturbances thought to be not characteristic of the disease before are described. A suggestion on nosological independence of the disease, and on possible participation of the cholinergic systems in the pathogenesis of the ailment is raised. The results of various therapy methods including the comatose one not used in that disease before are presented. The comatose therapy seems to be an effective method of treating that disease.