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Tuberous sclerosis complex: a case report.

Hospital Dentistry Program, Department of Dental Practice, University of the Pacific Arthur, A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA.
Special Care in Dentistry 28(5):201-4. DOI:10.1111/j.1754-4505.2008.00040.x pp.201-4
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) was first described in the late 1800s as a relative of neurofibromatosis, but it has since been identified as a discrete disorder. Patients with TSC typically present with facial adenomas, seizure disorder, and a developmental disability. The syndrome is caused by mutations in either chromosomes 9 or 16, both of which code for cell development and maturation. This case report describes the unique findings of TSC, and suggests areas for future study. By understanding the dental and medical implications of TSC, early intervention may vastly improve a patient's overall quality of life.

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Keywords

case report
 
cell development
 
developmental disability
 
discrete disorder
 
facial adenomas
 
future study
 
medical implications
 
mutations
 
seizure disorder
 
TSC
 
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
 
unique findings