Indian Journal of Mednodent and Allied Sciences

Open Access
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1to3

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex– A Case Report

  • Author:
  • Madhavi Latha Midde, D Masthan Saheb
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 48 to 53

Department of Skin & Venereal Diseases, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by hamartoma formation in multiple organs, particularly the skin, Brain, Eye, Kidney and heart. TSC is caused by mutation of two genes TSC1, and TSC2 which encodes for Hemartin and Tuberin. The case of 19 year old female with TSC is reported here since it is associated with Angiomyolipomas of kidneys, Dentigerous cyst, and polycystic ovarian disease, calcified subependymal nodules in the lateral ventricles of brain and multiple radial lens opacities in the eyes. Methodical systemic examination with appropriate investigations is mandatory to diagnose a case of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

Keywords

Tuberous sclerosis, angiomyolipomas, dentigerous cyst, polycystic ovarian disease hamartomas