Tuberous sclerosis and the autistic syndrome.
A case of tuberous sclerosis presenting with autistic behaviour is described. Although tuberous sclerosis is a rare cause of the autistic syndrome, it should be more strongly suspected when autistic behaviour is associated with seizures in a young child.
Lawlor
B A
BA
University of Florida.
Maurer
R G
RG
D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*