Tuberous sclerosis (Bourneville's disease).
1. Tuberous sclerosis is a hereditary disorder characterized by mental retardation, epilepsy, skin papules, and multiple developmental tumors, which involve every organ of the body including the eye. 2. Treatment is directed to control seizures and eliminate surface and systemic lesions by dermabrasion and surgery. 3. Genetic counseling is important for patients, their parents, and their siblings.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy