There are all sorts of signs that can be associated with Tuberous Sclerosis. Generally, the symptoms are benign tumors that form due to the lack of tumor suppressors from the TSC genes.
*Note that not all of these symptoms are unique to TSC but can also be symptoms of other conditions. This is not a complete list, and not all of the symptoms look exactly like what may be shown here. Just because you don't have these symptoms does not mean you don't have TSC.
Don't go to a doctor just because you suddenly think you might have TSC! I know that as soon as I look at something like this you start noticing "signs" of whatever it is on yourself, even if you don't really have them.
~ Facial angiofibromas are a well recognized symptom of TSC to professionals. The biggest problem is that they can easily be mistaken for acne by untrained persons. The good thing is that dermatologists can at least recognize that they are not acne and can refer you to somebody to investigate the reason for their occurrence
1
The red bump in the upper middle is a large
angiofibroma.
~ Forehead plaques are another dermal symptom of TSC. They are caused by the growth of extra fibrous tissue and excess collagen.
2
The circled patch on the forehead
of this subject is a plaque.
~ A shagreen patch, which is an overgrowth of structurally disordered tissue.
3
The circled, slightly red stretched-
looking skin is a shagreen patch.
~ Hypopigmented macules or ash-leaf spots. (This image also includes confetti spots, which generally appear near a macule.
4
The slightly brighter spot in the middle is a
hypopigmented macule. Note the confetti
spots surrounding it.
~ Ungual fibromas, which show up as lumps around the sides or back of the fingernail or toenail.
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The obvious lump on the right side of the fingernail
is a
fibroma.
~ Retinal lesions, which, though you can't just look at them, can be seen by optometrists using their tools.
~ Dental pitting, which means what it sounds like. Small 'pits' form during the growth of teeth. Depending on size and severity, your dentist may or may not choose to fill them.
1. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2367.htm>
2, 3. <http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2796.htm>
4. <http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2538.htm>
5. <http://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/TubScKT01.htm>
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