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Retinal involvement in tuberous sclerosis
Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology
|November 1, 1977
Summary
Tuberous sclerosis was diagnosed in two infants with epileptic seizures by identifying retinal astrocytomas. Early indirect ophthalmoscopy is recommended for infants with potential tuberous sclerosis signs.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in various organs.
- Epileptic seizures are a common symptom in infants diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis.
- Retinal astrocytomas are a characteristic finding in tuberous sclerosis.
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