Clinical features and genetic analysis of tuberous sclerosis pedigrees

Ya⁃qin LI, Ji⁃qing CAO, Juan YANG, Bao⁃feng ZHANG, Shan⁃wei FENG, Yan⁃yun WANG, Yao ZHANG, Fei CHEN, Jie KONG, Min⁃ying ZHENG, Xu ZHANG, Cheng ZHANG

Abstract


Objective In order to understand tuberous sclerosis complex better, the clinical manifestation, imaging characteristics, and genetic characteristics of tuberous sclerosis complex from 3 pedigrees were investigated. Methods The clinical data of patients from 3 tuberous sclerosis families were collected. The gene mutation type of TSC2 of proband in pedigree one was determined by PCR and direct gene sequencing. Results All of the 3 probands went to our clinic for the reason of epilepsy. Brain imaging examination noted intracranial nodular calcification. EEG showed comprehensive spines and slow waves, sharp waves. The pedigree 1 has family history, two male patients and 3 female patients, all had facial angiofibromas and epilepsy. Gene mutation analysis of TSC2 demonstrated the c.1444 ⁃ 2A > C mutation in index patient. All the 3 index patients had mental retardation, autism and hypopigmented macule. Conclusion For infants and young children with epilepsy as the first symptom, accompanied by mental retardation, autism, facial angiofibromas or hypopigmented macule and other skin abnormalities, brain imaging examination noted intracranial nodular calcification are highly suggestive of tuberous sclerosis complex. TSC1 and TSC2 gene analysis contribute to the diagnosis of this disease, genentic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.

DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1672⁃6731.2012.03.013

Keywords


Tuberous sclerosis; Genes, dominant; Tomography, X ⁃ ray computed; Magnetic resonance imaging; Pedigree

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