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. These cases are not preventable. 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. Children with minimal involvement do well. 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.