Tuberous Sclerosis with Typical Neuroimaging Findings-A Case Report

Authors: Dinesh K and Meenakshi

DOI: 10.23880/crij-16000205

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is an autosomal dominant disorder, also known as Bourneville-Pringle disease. The disease is classically characterized by the presence of hamartomatous growths in multiple organs. TS and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) are different terms for the same genetic condition. The major sign and symptoms include, central nervous system manifestations including epilepsy, cognitive impairment and autism spectrum disorders, cutaneous, cardiac, renal and ophthalmic manifestations with Epilepsy being the most common symptoms and affects 70% - 90% of patients.

Keywords: Tuberous Sclerosis; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex; Epilepsy; Cognitive Impairment; Autism Spectrum Disorders

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