Tuberous sclerosis complex and its founders

Tuberous sclerosis complex and its founders.

The tuberous sclerosis complex.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder that results from mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes and is associated with hamartoma formation in multiple organ systems. The neurological manifestations of TSC are particularly challenging and include infantile spasms, intractable epilepsy, cognitive disabilities, and autism. Progress over the past 15 years has demonstrated t...

Tuberous sclerosis complex.

Contrast enhanced computed tomography revealed a large well-circumscribed heterogenous retroperitoneal mass measuring 25 × 20 cm arising from the left kidney with predominant fat attenuation. Multiple smaller lesions were seen in the opposite kidney. Features were suggestive of diffuse angiomyolipomatosis of the kidneys. Hypodense lesions were also seen involving the lungslymphangioleiomyomatos...

Tuberous sclerosis complex renal disease.

Although not as common as other genetic renal diseases such as autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, patients with tuberous sclerosis complex frequently have significant renal involvement. Recent revelations in the cell biology of these renal disease manifestations as well as effective therapies for tuberous sclerosis complex-related renal issues have heralded hope of improved renal sur...

Tuberous sclerosis complex: an update

Fanling Integrated Treatment Centre, 6/F, Fanling Health Centre, 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a rare autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome, may be caused by mutations of either the TSC1 or TSC2 gene encoding hamartin and tuberin respectively. It is characterised by cutaneous changes, neurologic conditions and the formation of hamartomas in mul...