Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disease that causes the growth of generally benign tumors in various organs, such as the skin, brain, kidneys, or heart. Its presentation varies greatly from one person to another.

Manifestations that may appear: spots or lesions on the skin, seizures, developmental changes, and findings in other organs depending on the case.

How is it managed? Because it affects several systems, it usually requires coordinated follow-up among different professionals.

Which specialists treat it? The geneticist, the pediatric neurologist, the dermatologist, and the pediatrician usually take part in evaluating tuberous sclerosis, depending on the organs involved. In the case of compatible signs, an evaluation with these specialists makes it possible to organize care comprehensively.