A RARE CASE REPORT OF TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX
Abstract
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare genetic disorder inherited in autosomal dominant pattern. Tuberous sclerosis is a rare
neurocutaneous syndrome exhibiting multiple hamartomatous proliferations that may involve multiple organ system
such as brain, kidney, heart, lungs, eyes and skin. This is a case report of 22 yr old male patient who presented to emergency department with
multiple episodes of seizures without prior diagnosis. Clinical examination revealed Buttery like distribution of angiobromas ,gum
hyperplasia, ash leaf maculae and shagreen patch on back .CT Brain images showed multiple subependymal granulomas with calcication. This
case report is a good example of complex nature of tuberous sclerosis.
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