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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc ; 61(262): 562-565, 2023 Jun 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37464858

ABSTRACT

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder that affects multiple organ systems, primarily affecting the central nervous system. It develops with a pathogenic mutation in tumour suppressor genes i.e. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 which codes for protein hamartin and tuberin leading to unopposed hyperactivation of the mammalian target of the rapamycin signalling pathway. It presents with a triad of facial angiofibroma, intellectual disability, and epilepsy. We present a case of a 17-month female toddler with abnormal body movement with loss of consciousness and later developing into generalised jerky movements. On magnetic resonance imaging, a diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis was made. The patient underwent symptomatic management with anti-epileptic. As seizures in these cases are subtle, they remain undiagnosed for a long time leading to delays in management and developing refractory seizures. Keywords: angiofibroma; case reports; seizures; tuberous sclerosis; tumor suppressor gene.


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Angiofibroma , Tuberous Sclerosis , Female , Humans , Infant , Tuberous Sclerosis/complications , Tuberous Sclerosis/diagnosis , Tuberous Sclerosis/genetics , Tumor Suppressor Proteins/genetics , Angiofibroma/diagnosis , Angiofibroma/etiology , Angiofibroma/metabolism , Sirolimus , Seizures/etiology
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