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Update on tuberous sclerosis complex
International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences · 2022 · Vol. 8(2) · pp. 06–10
David Francisco Fernandez Garza✉(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Rosa Isela Sánchez Nájera(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Patricia García Palencia(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Marcela Alejandra Gloria Garza(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Guadalupe Rosalia Capetillo Hernanadez(Universidad Veracruzana)Rosa Martínez(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Annet alejandra Mancillas Aguilera(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)Juan Manuel Solís Soto(Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)
Abstract
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystemic disorder that presents an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern and is characterized by the presence of growth of hamartomas (tumors) in the brain, eyes, skin, kidneys, heart and lung. Objective: To analyze the literature on TSC, its etiology, prevalence, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment. Methodology: Articles published at MEDLINE/PubMed and ScienceDirect were analyzed, with an emphasis on the last 5 years. Articles were evaluated with the PRISMA and AMSTAR guidelines. The search was carried out using the words
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex ResearchTuberous sclerosisEtiologyMedicineDermatologyMEDLINEPathologyPediatricsBiology
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