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Acute presentation of tuberous sclerosis: case report
1General Hospital, Jalan Bayam, Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
Singapore Medical Journal
|August 1, 1993
Summary
Tuberous sclerosis (TS) can present with severe acute complications like internal bleeding or collapsed lungs, even in its incomplete form. Recognizing these unusual surgical presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of TS.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a genetic disorder.
- Incomplete forms of TS may present atypically.
- Acute surgical complications can be the first sign of TS.