Title of article :
Tuberous sclerosis with multiple skin lesions
Author/Authors :
Acharya, Souriya Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Medicine, India , Thakare, Sachin Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Medicine, India , Agrawal, Amit Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , Singh, Adarsh Lata Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Dermatology, India , Joharapurkar, S. R. Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India
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.
Keywords :
Tuberous sclerosis , neurofibromas , angiofibromas , seizures , hydrocephalus , Bourneville , Pringle disease
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
