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Nephrology
Genetics
Oncology

Background:

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) frequently causes kidney damage, affecting 48-80% of patients.
Kidney manifestations include angiomyolipomas (AML), cysts, cancers, and renal insufficiency.
Effective management strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish evidence-based recommendations for managing kidney damage in TSC.
To provide a standardized approach to diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review by five practitioners.
Recommendations refined through expert consensus (median score >= 8).
Multidisciplinary evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

Abdominal ultrasound and creatinine testing recommended upon TSC diagnosis; repeat every 3-5 years if normal.
CT/MRI recommended for AML monitoring post-age 20; biopsy indicated for suspicious masses.
Pulmonary CT screening for lymphangioleiomyomatosis in women; embolization for hemorrhagic or high-risk AMLs.

Conclusions:

Standardized monitoring and treatment protocols are vital for improving renal outcomes in TSC patients.
Early detection and timely intervention for kidney complications can prevent disease progression.
Further research is needed to define the role of mTOR inhibitors in TSC-associated kidney disease.