These lesions tend to recur and repeat treatments will be necessary. Children with profound retardation or uncontrollable seizures do poorly. Since tuberous sclerosis also appears as a spontaneous mutation call your health care provider if you notice symptoms suggestive of tuberous sclerosis in you child. Prevention Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of tuberous sclerosis. Prenatal diagnosis is not yet available.
Tuberous sclerosis can appear as a new mutation.
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