Tuberous sclerosis

Authors

  • Carla Verdugo Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5857-1860
  • Fernando Montalvo Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Gladys Castillo Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Sebastián Freire Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Santiago Palacios CEPI Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63787/6.3.2024.46-47

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disease that predisposes individuals to the formation of hamartomas in multiple organs, particularly in the skin.

Several diagnostic criteria are based on cutaneous alterations such as angiofibromas or fibrous plaques on the head (≥ 3), ungual fibromas (≥ 2), and hypopigmented macules (≥ 3 of at least 5 mm in diameter).

Published

2026-07-18

How to Cite

Verdugo, C., Montalvo, F., Castillo, G., Freire, S., & Palacios, S. (2026). Tuberous sclerosis. Revista Dermatologica Centro Úraga, 6(3), 46–47. https://doi.org/10.63787/6.3.2024.46-47