Tuberous Sclerosis Quiz
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Tuberous Sclerosis?
A rare disease caused by genetic mutations that leads to non-cancerous tumors or growths in the brain and other organs. Symptoms can vary widely based on the severity and location of the tumor.
Typical Symptoms of Tuberous Sclerosis
Unable to speak, although I understand what people are saying
Speech that does not make sense, or behavior that is strange
Seizure
Having difficulty writing out words
Lump(s) growing on your gums
Many lumps appearing on the skin
Lump under or around the nail
Recent changes in mental state
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Tuberous Sclerosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Can you understand others but struggle to express yourself clearly?
Do others think you speak incoherently or act irrationally?
Have you had a seizure?
Are you having trouble writing out words?
Are there any lumps on your gums?
Treatmentof Tuberous Sclerosis
There is no cure for tuberous sclerosis. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, such as using anti-seizure medications to control seizures in tuberous sclerosis.
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References
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Portocarrero LKL, Quental KN, Samorano LP, Oliveira ZNP, Rivitti-Machado MCDM. Tuberous sclerosis complex: review based on new diagnostic criteria. An Bras Dermatol. 2018 Jun;93(3):323-331. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20186972. PMID: 29924239; PMCID: PMC6001077.
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Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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