Identifying and managing tuberous sclerosis complex

Tuberous sclerosis, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem genetic disorder (Table 1). The condition derives its name from tuberous benign growths in the brain that calcify with age and become hard or sclerotic (Crino et al, 2006). Napolioni et al (2009) have identified three types of brain tumours which are associated with tuberous sclerosis