Tuberous sclerosis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]

Overview

There are no established environmental risk factors for tuberous sclerosis. One third of the cases are familial, so family history can be a risk factor for the disease.

Risk factors

There are no established environmental risk factors for tuberous sclerosis. One third of the cases are familial, so family history can be a risk factor for the disease.