Tuberous sclerosis
Treatment:
There is no specific treatment for tuberous sclerosis.
Treatment is tailored to the symptoms. Seizure medications are required for the control of seizures (which is often difficult). Special schooling or care is determined by the severity of mental retardation. Adenoma sebaceum (small growths) on the face may be removed by laser treatment. These lesions tend to recur and repeat treatments will be necessary.
Expectations (prognosis):
Children with minimal involvement do well. Children with profound retardation or uncontrollable seizures do poorly.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Notify your health care provider if you are pregnant and either parent's side of the family has a history of tuberous sclerosis. 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.
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