Tuberous sclerosis complex: a case report and literature review

Yanlin Li1, Zhihua Si1, Wei Zhao2

  • 1Department of Neurology, Shandong Institute of Neuroimmunology, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, 16766 Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014, China.

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Summary

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a genetic disorder, can present with varied symptoms like severe headaches. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and ensure proper treatment for patients with TSC.

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