Due to its characteristic brain tumors causing intellectual delay and seizures, TSC-LAM usually presents in childhood. Seibert et al report a series of 79 adult women with TSC-LAM, 45 of whom were diagnosed in adulthood. 15 did not meet diagnostic criteria until after age 18.
Tuberous sclerosis with LAM can present in adults
Tuberous sclerosis with LAM can present in…
Tuberous sclerosis with LAM can present in adults
Due to its characteristic brain tumors causing intellectual delay and seizures, TSC-LAM usually presents in childhood. Seibert et al report a series of 79 adult women with TSC-LAM, 45 of whom were diagnosed in adulthood. 15 did not meet diagnostic criteria until after age 18.
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