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TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
IN CHILDREN
What is tuberous sclerosis?
Tuberous sclerosis is a complex genetic disorder (a disease that occurs due to some defect in the genes) that is characterized by skin lesions, nervous system affectation and renal involvement primarily. The name is derived from tuber – like growths on the brain that become hard. These tubers are seen as white areas on a CT Scan of the brain. These abnormal growths can affect any organ of the body (even the eyes, kidneys, heart and the lungs).
EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS IS AFFECTED DIFFERENTLY. SOME INDIVIDUALS ARE TOTALLY UNAFFECTED WHEREAS SOME PEOPLE ARE MORE SEVERELY AFFECTED.
How common is tuberous sclerosis?
Out of every 6000 newborns, one may have tuberous sclerosis. More than 1 million people around the world are known to have tuberous sclerosis. These may still be many undiagnosed cases and mild forms of the disease.
Tuberous sclerosis is a complex genetic disorder (a disease that occurs due to some defect in the genes) that is characterized by skin lesions, nervous system affectation and renal involvement primarily. The name is derived from tuber – like growths on the brain that become hard. These tubers are seen as white areas on a CT Scan of the brain. These abnormal growths can affect any organ of the body (even the eyes, kidneys, heart and the lungs).
EVERY INDIVIDUAL WITH TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS IS AFFECTED DIFFERENTLY. SOME INDIVIDUALS ARE TOTALLY UNAFFECTED WHEREAS SOME PEOPLE ARE MORE SEVERELY AFFECTED.
How common is tuberous sclerosis?
Out of every 6000 newborns, one may have tuberous sclerosis. More than 1 million people around the world are known to have tuberous sclerosis. These may still be many undiagnosed cases and mild forms of the disease.
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What is Gene Therapy ?
Gene therapy is an experimental medical intervention that involves modifying the genetic material of living cells to fight disease. It is still experimental. Goal of gene therapy is to supply cells with healthy copies of missing or altered genes. Gene therapy is the future therapy for incurable disease like cancer and genetic disorders.
Gene therapy is an experimental medical intervention that involves modifying the genetic material of living cells to fight disease. It is still experimental. Goal of gene therapy is to supply cells with healthy copies of missing or altered genes. Gene therapy is the future therapy for incurable disease like cancer and genetic disorders.
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