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Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other organs. Symptoms vary, depending on where the tumors grow. They could include
- Skin problems, such as light patches and thickened skin
- Seizures
- Behavior problems
- Intellectual disabilities
- Kidney problems
Some people have signs of tuberous sclerosis at birth. In others it can take time for the symptoms to develop. The disease can be mild, or it can cause severe disabilities. In rare cases, tumors in vital organs or other symptoms can be life-threatening.
Tuberous sclerosis has no cure, but treatments can help symptoms. Options include medicines, educational and occupational therapy, surgery, or surgery to treat specific complications.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Questions and Answers (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance)
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Tuberous Sclerosis
(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
Also in Spanish
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Tuberous Sclerosis (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Short Summary
Diagnosis and Tests
- Neuroimaging in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
Living With
- Epilepsy Surgery for Individuals with TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
- Living with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance)
Related Issues
- Seizure First Aid (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
Specifics
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
- Dental Health in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) Also in Spanish
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Epilepsy in Adults with TSC
(Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance)
- Eye Involvement in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF
- Heart Manifestations in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF
- Lung Involvement in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
- Mental Retardation in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF
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Renal (Kidney) Manifestations in TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance)
Also in Spanish
- Tuberous Sclerosis Syndrome (American Society of Clinical Oncology)
- Types of Seizures Affecting Individuals with TSC (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
Genetics
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Genetics Home Reference: tuberous sclerosis complex (National Library of Medicine)
- Inconclusive TSC Genetic Test Results (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF Also in Spanish
Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Tuberous Sclerosis (National Institutes of Health)
Journal ArticlesReferences and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Children
- TSC Information for Teachers (Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance) - PDF
- Tuberous Sclerosis (American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish
Patient Handouts
- Tuberous sclerosis Also in Spanish
