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Where does tuberous sclerosis occur? how is it treated?
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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.
Answered 5/19/2016
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