Tuberosclerosis is an inherited disease that is present at birth but whose symptoms can appear in infancy or adulthood at the earliest. It can be passed from mother or father to child in an autosomal dominant way. However, sometimes the child may have the disease, even if the parents do not have the disease.
What are the Symptoms of Tuberous sclerosis?
This disease causes spots (hamartoma/a kind of benign tumor) in all organs, most commonly the skin, brain and kidneys. Some symptoms are absent when the baby is born and appear later. For example, the heart has symptoms as soon as it is born, whereas kidney symptoms tend to appear after adolescence.
Symptoms such as mental retardation, epilepsy and autism are common among the brain symptoms.
Tuberosclerosis Treatment
Regular follow-up from related branches (Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Psychiatry, Nephrology, ...) is required.
Antiepileptic drugs for epilepsy according to seizure type and also Everolimus should be given in appropriate doses with close follow-up of side effects. Follow-up with MRI and blood-urinalysis will be required.
Everolimus is used not only for epilepsy, but also for the reduction of SEGA lesions in the brain and renal angiomyolipomas. However, since it is a drug that affects body defense, it is necessary to apply and regular follow-up by experienced doctors. You can reach our expert team by using the contact form or by calling 444 0436.
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