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  • Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that can affect brain development and lead to intellectual disability.
  • Understanding the risk factors for intellectual development in TSC is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the interdependence between risk factors associated with long-term intellectual development in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

Main Methods:

  • Prospective longitudinal study (Tuberous Sclerosis 2000 Study) of 125 children with TSC.
  • Baseline measures included intellectual ability, epilepsy, cortical tuber load, and mutation.
  • Structural equation modelling used to determine risk pathways from genetic mutation to IQ over time.

Main Results:

  • Intellectual disability present in 57% of individuals with TSC.
  • Earlier seizure onset and increased infant seizure severity were associated with slower IQ gain.
  • Genetic mutation influenced IQ through tuber count and infant seizure severity.

Conclusions:

  • Early-onset and severe epilepsy in the first two years of life increase the risk of long-term intellectual disability in TSC.
  • Early and effective epilepsy management is vital for improving cognitive outcomes in TSC.