Question 1

what are the symptoms and signs of tuberous sclerosis?

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Multi-organ: Eye, brain, skin.

Question 2

what are visible signs of tuberous sclerosis on an adult or child?

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Skin lesions: 95% of people with ts have skin manifestations that can be very diverse. Lighter patches of skin that resemble an ash leaf, may be the 1st sign in babies. Other lesions may resemble acne and you see them around nose and cheeks. On back and neck you may find areas of skin that resemble an orange peel. Finger and toenails may have fleshy appearing growths under or around the nails.

Question 3

what causes  tuberous sclerosis?

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Gene mutation: Ts is caused by a gene mutation.You can acquire it from a parent or get it as a new mutation, but the mutation effects every cell in the body. It can be very mild. I knew a college grad who adopted rather than risk passing it & she just had a bit of skin findings. I have treated many who had the soft tumors come up in the brain, kidneys etc. With many pbs.

Question 4

what are the tests for tuberous sclerosis?

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Suspicion/ testing: A trained observer will often see the early skin changes  of ts in early infancy. A ct scan and or other studies will often confirm the presence of "tubers", a soft fatty tissue growth that can show up in the brain and other organs. As these kids age, management is often focused on controlling seizures & monitoring the major organs for tuber emergence ( some could require removal).

Question 5

is tuberous sclerosis physically limmiting

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Depends on severity: It is more appropriately known as tuberous sclerosis complex because it is highly varied in presentations..From simple skin lesions to complex neurological (brain/spinal cord), hearing/vision involvements causing severe disabilties.
Complicated cases will require multispecialties care ...Very complicated..

Question 6

what symptoms does tuberous sclerosis manifest?

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Small tumors: Ts is a genetic disease that causes small tumors to grow in various places in the body.  Tumors can grow in the heart, eyes, brain, kidneys, as well as on the face and skin.  Brain tumors will cause seizures, retardation, and hydrocephalus.  Kidney tumors can cause kidney failure.  Heart tumors can be present even at birth.  New medication now available may shrink these tumors.

Question 7

what are visible symptoms of tuberous sclerosis?

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Early vs Late: This condition is often first suspected when several skin patches appear with diminished pigment in the shape of an ash leaf on arms, legs, trunk. Over time the skin near the nose is populated with small pimply looking lesions called adenoma sebaceum.Thickened skin areas called shagreen patches are common on the back.

Question 8

what do people do when they have tuberous sclerosis ?

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Depends: Ts can vary from mild to major.I know one college educated female who's dermatologist decided to confirm her ts by biopsy when she married to give her a chance to know her risks, she has had a wonderful life but chose to adopt.I have dxd several in childhood that had intermediate problems and a couple that have had major problems with seizures & mental deficiency. Only time will tell the outcome.

Question 9

where does tuberous sclerosis occur? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Tuberous sclerosis: This condition may affect the skin, brain, kidneys and the heart.  It is a genetic condition.  It arises from the DNA.  Medicines are used to treat seizures, if they occur, and sometimes surgery and laser treatments are used to remove tumors in the skin or in other locations.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tuberous sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

Genetic disorder: Tuberous sclerosis is a group of two genetic disorders that affect the skin, brain/nervous system, kidneys, and heart, and cause tumors to grow. The diseases are named after a tuber- or root-shaped growth in the brain.

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