Tuberous Sclerosis Also called: TSC, Tuberous sclerosis complex Summary 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. Tuberous sclerosis has no cure, but treatments can help symptoms. Options include medicines, educational and occupational therapy, surgery, or surgery to treat specific complications. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Specifics Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Dental Health in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Epilepsy in Adults with TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Eye Involvement in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Heart Manifestations in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Lung Involvement in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Mental Retardation in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Renal (Kidney) Manifestations in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Tuberous Sclerosis Syndrome American Society of Clinical Oncology Types of Seizures Affecting Individuals with TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Tuberous Sclerosis National Institutes of Health Living With Epilepsy Surgery for Individuals with TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Living with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Genetics Genetics Home Reference: tuberous sclerosis complex National Library of Medicine Inconclusive TSC Genetic Test Results Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Find an Expert National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Diagnosis and Tests Neuroimaging in TSC Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Journal Articles Tuberous Sclerosis Start Here Questions and Answers Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Tuberous Sclerosis National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Tuberous Sclerosis National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Related Issues Seizure First Aid Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Children TSC Information for Teachers Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Tuberous Sclerosis American Academy of Family Physicians Array Tuberous sclerosis
