Open AccessTuberous sclerosis complex
Author(s) -
Kelliann Notaro,
R. Bradley Pierce
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of physician assistants
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0893-7400
DOI - 10.1097/01.jaa.0000733220.26720.62
Subject(s) - tuberous sclerosis , genetic disorder , health professionals , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , intensive care medicine , organ system , signs and symptoms , healthcare system , pediatrics , health care , psychiatry , pathology , surgery , disease , nursing , economics , economic growth
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple organ systems but often goes unrecognized, and a delay in diagnosis can lead to multiple complications. Healthcare professionals should be educated on the many signs and symptoms associated with the disorder, know how to treat them symptomatically, and recommend routine screening to assess for complications. Correctly identifying, diagnosing, and treating TSC can give patients a better quality of life and prevent further complications associated with the disorder.