Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): systemic features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): systemic features. Shagren patch, Confetti skin lesions. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Dermatological features

  • Shagren patch
  • Confetti skin lesions
  • Molluscum pendulum necklace sign
  • Facial angiofibromas: these are fibrous cephalic plaques
  • Adenoma sebaceum: this is an angiofibroma
  • Hypomelanotic macules

Acral lesions

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Renal features

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Retinal features

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Dental features

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Other systemic features

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References

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  2. Curatolo P, Verdecchia M, Bombardieri R. Tuberous sclerosis complex: a review of neurological aspects. Eur J Paed Neurol 2002; 6:15-23.
  3. Roach ES, Gomez MR, Northup H. Tuberous sclerosis complex consensus conference: revised clinical diagnostic criteria. J Child Neurol 1998; 13:624-628.
  4. Curatolo P, Moavero R, de Vries PJ. Neurological and neuropsychiatric aspects of tuberous sclerosis complex. Lancet Neurol 2015; 14:733-745.
  5. Northrup H, Krueger DA; International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Group. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnostic Criteria Update: Recommendations of the 2012 International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference. Pediatr Neurol 2013; 49:243-254. 
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