A rare association of localized gigantism with tuberous sclerosis.
An unusual association of localized gigantism with hypertrophy of the long bones and soft tissues in the left lower limb in an 18-year-old male with tuberous sclerosis (TS) is reported. The significance of this association is discussed from the point of view of its common neural crest origin during embryogenesis.
Reddy
B S
BS
Department of Dermatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical, Pondicherry, India.
Sheriff
M O
MO
Garg
B R
BR
Ratnakar
C
C
D000293:Adolescent; D005877:Gigantism / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology