Abstract

MOTA, Fernando; MACHADO, Susana  and  SELORES, Manuela. Dermatology case. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2017, vol.26, n.2, pp.142-144. ISSN 0872-0754.

Tuberous sclerosis is an inherited neurocutaneous disorder characterized by pleomorphic features involving many organ systems, including the skin. The diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis is clinical. The most common cutaneous lesions are hypopigmented macules, also known as ash-leaf spots, which are usually elliptic in shape, angiofibromas, which typically involve the malar regions of the face, and shagreen patches, most commonly present over the lower trunk. In the present case, the patient was referred to the dermatology department due to an atypical lesion with an uncommon location, revealing the importance of a whole body examination in patients with this disease.

Keywords : Tuberous sclerosis; Shagreen patch; hypopigmented macules; angiofibromas.

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