How is a patient with Tuberous sclerosis diagnosed?
A5). Since the effects of Tuberous sclerosis are variable, the condition can be diagnosed anytime from infancy to adulthood. By the age of 5 10 yrs, it is possible to predict the extent of the disease and problems that can occur later. A classical picture of Tuberous sclerosis is mental retardation, epilepsy and adenoma sebaceum. Depending upon the age of the child, the following tests are done:- • Brain MRI or CT Scan. • EEG( Brain Wave recording) • Skin examination under UVLight ( Wood s Lamp). • Echocardiogram of the heart • Ultrasound of the kidneys • Eye examination • Blood test to check renal functioning and anaemia From the above tests, your doctor will be able to tell you whether you child has tuberous sclerosis. Q6). How is a child with Tuberous sclerosis managed? A6). The following should be especially taken care of :- • Epilepsy :- It may not always be possible to stop fits altogether, however, best possible control with antiepileptic drugs and minimum side effects should be
