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Tuberous sclerosis

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Tuberous sclerosis, angiofibromas - face
Tuberous sclerosis, angiofibromas - face
Tuberous sclerosis, hypopigmented macule
Tuberous sclerosis, hypopigmented macule
Alternative Names

Adenoma sebaceum


Prevention

Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of tuberous sclerosis. Prenatal diagnosis may be available for families with a known DNA mutation. However, tuberous sclerosis frequently appears as a new mutation; these cases are not preventable.


Review Date: 08/11/2006
Reviewed By: Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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