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Gingival Overgrowth Leading to the Diagnosis of Familial Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Parth Purwar1, Sagar Sareen2, Vaibhav Sheel2
1Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India; Ankur Diagnostic Center, Lakhimpur Road, Gola Gokaran Nath, Kheri, Uttar Pradesh 262802, India.
Abstract:
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a neurocutaneous syndrome, is characterized by the development of benign tumours affecting different body systems. We herein present a report of a 40-year-old female patient presenting with dental enamel pits and localized gingival overgrowth that eventually lead to the diagnosis of a case of familial TSC. Diagnosis of familial TSC by comprehensive oral examination and detection of oral manifestations proved to be inevitable as it resulted in institution of appropriate treatment strategies and genetic counselling of the affected family.
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