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| June 15th, 2002 | |
Disability DefinitionsThese disability definitions have been compiled from information available from disability organizations. The information here is for guidance only. It is not to be considered as medical advice. Consult a medical professional if you require a diagnosis or more information. | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Tuberous sclerosis Linked as: Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes benign tumours to form in many different organs -- primarily in the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin, and lungs. It is often first recognized in children from two neurological symptoms -- seizures (most often beginning in the first year of life) and/or varying degrees of intellectual disability. However, the symptoms of TS vary greatly and may often not appear until later in life. There is currently no cure, and there is no way to predict how severely or mildly an individual may be affected by TS. | |
