Tuberous sclerosis (tuberous sclerosis complex TSC) is a genetic disorder that begins developing in the embryonic phase. Parents carrying the gene have a 50 percent chance of passing the condition on to offspring. Affected individuals carry only one gene inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
There are two known genes associated with TSC. When a copy of one of the two genes is altered, tumors and abnormal tissues grow through the body. Families with a history of TSC, whether parents are showing signs of the disease or not need to be tested. There are instances where a parent has no idea they are a carrier. Although genetic testing may confirm the presence of the mutated gene, exact predictions about the disease or its severity is
There are two known genes associated with TSC. When a copy of one of the two genes is altered, tumors and abnormal tissues grow through the body. Families with a history of TSC, whether parents are showing signs of the disease or not need to be tested. There are instances where a parent has no idea they are a carrier. Although genetic testing may confirm the presence of the mutated gene, exact predictions about the disease or its severity is