Early Onset of Tuberous Sclerosis with Chylous Ascites: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Hosein Dalili (Author), Elahe Amini (Author), Parvin Akbari Asbagh (Author), Tahereh Esmaeilnia Shrivany (Author), Nikoo Niknafs (Author), Fatemeh Nayyeri (Author), Mamak Shariat (Author), Saharnaz Talebian (Author), Naser Akbari Asbagh (Author), Vafa Ghorban Sabagh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2015-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant hereditary disorder. This syndrome is characterized by tumor-like malformations in several organs, as well as the heart. This report summarizes a case of TSC in a premature infant, born at 34 weeks' gestation with ascites. Af...