Tuberous sclerosis with multiple skin lesions. | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2007]

Author(s):

1. Souriya Acharya: Department of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India

2. Sachin Thakare: Department of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India

3. Adarsh Lata Singh: Department of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India

4. Joharapurkar: Department of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, India

5. Amit Agrawal: Department of Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal

Abstract:

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by a triad of epilepsy, mental retardation and adenoma sebaceum with multisystem involvement. We report a case of 22-year-old male who presented with the complaints of uncontrolled seizures since childhood associated with mental retardation and multiple skin lesions. He also had associated ventriculomegaly that was managed conservatively.

Page(s): 259-262

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 17, Issue: 4, Year: 2007

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