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Elisa D'Agati¹, Romina Moavero, Caterina Cerminara

¹Department of Neuroscience, Pediatric Neurology Unit, Tor Vergata University of Rome, via Montpellier 1, 00133 Rome, Italy.

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is poorly understood, with cortical tubers potentially disrupting brain networks. Treating co-occurring ADHD and epilepsy in TSC presents challenges due to drug interactions.

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Area of Science:

Neurobiology
Developmental Neuroscience
Genetics

Background:

The neurobiological underpinnings of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) remain largely uncharacterized.
Cortical tubers in TSC may disrupt critical brain networks involved in attention and executive functions.
Frontal lobe dysfunction, seizures, and epileptiform discharges can impact attentional and hyperactive behaviors during early brain development.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential neurobiological mechanisms of ADHD in TSC.
To investigate the impact of cortical tubers and epilepsy on attentional and hyperactive symptoms in TSC.
To highlight the challenges in managing comorbid ADHD and epilepsy in TSC patients.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on TSC, ADHD, and neurodevelopment.
Analysis of potential network disruptions caused by cortical tubers.
Examination of the effects of seizures and epileptiform activity on brain maturation.

Main Results:

Cortical tubers may disrupt brain networks essential for various attentional domains.
Frontal lobe dysfunction and epileptiform discharges can interfere with the development of attentional and hyperactive functions.
High comorbidity rates of ADHD with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders are observed in children with TSC.
ADHD in TSC may stem from the underlying genetic abnormality.
Concurrent ADHD and epilepsy in TSC pose treatment challenges due to potential drug interactions.

Conclusions:

The neurobiology of ADHD in TSC is complex, involving structural brain abnormalities and network disruptions.
Managing comorbid ADHD and epilepsy in TSC requires careful consideration of potential adverse drug interactions.
Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms and optimize treatment strategies for ADHD in TSC.