Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 4
  • Issue: 2

Definitive Antenatal Diagnosis of Tuberous Sclerosis in Fetus -A Case Report

1Associate Professor, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vijayanagara institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka

2Professor and Unit Chief, Dept of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vijayanagara institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, Karnataka

*Corresponding author: Veerendrakumar CM, Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vijayanagara institute of medical sciences (VIMS), Bellary 583104 Karnataka, veerendrakumarcm@gmail.com, Mob. 09886275656, Fax -08392-275730

Online published on 16 May, 2013.

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs. It commonly affects the central nervous system (CNS). In addition to the benign tumors that frequently occur in TSC, other common symptoms include seizures, mental retardation, behavioral problems and skin abnormalities. TSC may present at birth, but signs can be subtle and full symptoms may take some time to develop. Definitive antenatal diagnosis is very rare.

Keywords

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Bourneville Disease, Epiloia