Everolimus: Paradigm Shift in the Management of Tuberous Sclerosis

Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 7

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis, also known as Bourneville's disease, is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder classically characterized by the triad of mental retardation, seizures, and facial angiofibromas. We reported a case of 35 year old female with Tuberous sclerosis complex syndrome presented with facial angiofibromas, pulmonary cyst, pancreas hypoplasia, angiomyolipomas of the bilateral kidney and subependymal nodules.

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Dr Sabarish Mahalingam

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Dr Sabarish Mahalingam (2017). Everolimus: Paradigm Shift in the Management of Tuberous Sclerosis. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 7(7), 381-387. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-370547