TSC(TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX)

WHAT IS TSC?

• TSC is basically a mild to minor hereditary mutation.

WHAT DOES TSC AFFECT?

• TSC effects the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin, and lungs.
• TSC effects these organs by causing them to grow non-malignant tumors.

HOW IS TSC DEVELOPED?

• TSC can be inherited from your parents or can spawn from a spontaneous genetic mutation.

HOW IS TSC DIAGNOSED?

• TSC is diagnosed when two major symptoms are identified in a body.
• These symptoms can be found during ultrasounds and/or they can be visible on the skin.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY WITH TSC?

• On average, the life expectancy of someone with TSC will live a normal life other than the few mutations that have grown.

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TSC?

• Close to 2 people per day are born with TSC.

TREATMENT

• Since TSC doesn't have a cure, there are only treatments to help with the symptoms of TSC.

This is TSC