Korean J Dermatol.  1995 Feb;33(1):201-205.

A Case of Forehead Plaque as an Initial Sign of Tuberous Sclerosis

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is a systemic disorder of hamartoma format on includes facial angiofibromas, subungal fibromas, hypomelanic maciles Shagreens patches. The earliest skin manifestation of tuberous sileiule, but it may appear later. We present a case of fibrous plaqu a recognized skin signs. Forehead plaque can be the earliest skin near in many organs. Skin involvement less forehead fibrous plaques, and vsis is usually hypornelanotic inacipearing before any of these more festation of tuberous sclerosis. Its presence may lead to early diagnosis and appropriate genetic couise hng hut may be a poor prognostic sign.

Keyword

Tuberous Sclerosis; Forehead Plaque

MeSH Terms

Angiofibroma
Early Diagnosis
Fibroma
Forehead*
Hamartoma
Skin
Skin Manifestations
Tuberous Sclerosis*
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