IMPORTANCE OF HISTOPATHOLOGY IN A CASE OF TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 67
Abstract
PRESENTATION OF CASE A 26-year-old male presented with diffuse nodular growth over the face and nose in butterfly pattern. The tumours were causing nasal blockage, profuse bleeding, diminished vision and inability to eat solid foods. The facial tumours were insidious in onset and progressed to the current stage causing significant disability. Patient had been diagnosed during childhood with intellectual disability. The patient also had a history of developmental delay and behavioural abnormalities. There was history of recurrent seizures since childhood, which had been aggravated recently. Patient also complained of haematuria since 2 months
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Jehaan Wadia, Haritosh Velankar, Yogesh Dabhokar
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