Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other organs. Symptoms vary, depending on where the tumors grow. They could include:

  • Skin problems, such as light patches and thickened skin
  • Seizures
  • Behavior problems
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Kidney problems

Some people have signs of tuberous sclerosis at birth. In others it can take time for the symptoms to develop. The disease can be mild, or it can cause severe disabilities. In rare cases, tumors in vital organs or other symptoms can be life-threatening.

(Read more)

Results 1 - 10 of 24 for Tuberous sclerosis syndrome
  1. Tuberous Sclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and other ... disabilities Kidney problems Some people have signs of tuberous sclerosis at birth. In others it can take time ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberoussclerosis.html - Health Topics
  2. Tuberous sclerosis complex 
    Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous noncancerous (benign) tumors in many parts of the body. These tumors can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/tuberous-sclerosis-complex - Genetics
  3. Tuberous sclerosis 
    Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder that affects the skin, brain/nervous system, kidneys, heart, and lungs. The ... Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic condition. Changes (non-working gene variants or mutations) in one of two genes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Tuberous sclerosis, angiofibromas - face (image) 
    ... up of fibrous tissue (angiofibroma) and occur with tuberous sclerosis. Tuberous sclerosis affects both the nervous system and the skin ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2367.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tuberous sclerosis - hypopigmented macule (image) 
    ... macule" and is seen with the inherited disorder, tuberous sclerosis. Another finding, "confetti hypopigmentation" is evident as scattered ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2538.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. TSC1 gene 
    ... LAM) or in combination with a condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (described below). Researchers suggest that sporadic LAM ... TSC1 gene have been identified in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex, a condition characterized by developmental problems and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/tsc1 - Genetics
  7. TSC2 gene 
    ... LAM) or in combination with a condition called tuberous sclerosis complex (described below). Researchers suggest that sporadic LAM ... TSC2 gene have been identified in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex, a condition characterized by developmental problems and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/tsc2 - Genetics
  8. Everolimus 
    ... used to treat kidney tumors in people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC; a genetic condition that causes tumors ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609032.html - Drugs and Supplements
  9. Cannabidiol 
    ... and changes in eating, balance, and walking), or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC; a genetic condition that causes tumors ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a618051.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis 
    ... as a feature of an inherited syndrome called tuberous sclerosis complex. When LAM occurs alone it is called ... occurs in approximately 30 percent of women with tuberous sclerosis complex. Sporadic LAM, which occurs without tuberous sclerosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/lymphangioleiomyomatosis - Genetics
previous · 1 · 2 · 3 · next