An inheritable disorder characterized by skin lesions , varying degrees of mental retardation , and seizures . Tuberous sclerosis is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. The disease is named after the typical brain lesion which is called a tuber. Later seizures tend to be myoclonic.
Mental retardation becomes evident as infants begin to miss their normal developmental milestones .
Several different skin lesions are common in tuberous sclerosis. There is no specific treatment for tuberous sclerosis. Treatment is tailored to the symptoms. Special schooling or care is determined by the severity of mental retardation . These lesions tend to recur and repeat treatments will be necessary.