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Review
. 2018 Sep;178(3):309-320.
doi: 10.1002/ajmg.c.31637. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

A clinical update on tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND)

Petrus J de Vries  1 , Lucy Wilde  2 , Magdalena C de Vries  1 , Romina Moavero  3   4 , Deborah A Pearson  5 , Paolo Curatolo  3
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A clinical update on tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND)

Petrus J de Vries et al. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2018 Sep.

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is associated with a wide range of behavioral, psychiatric, intellectual, academic, neuropsychological, and psychosocial difficulties, which are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Here, we present a clinical update on TSC-associated neuropsychiatric disorders, abbreviated as "TAND," to guide screening, diagnosis, and treatment in practice. The review is aimed at clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, pediatricians, and all generalists involved in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with TSC, and related disorders. The review starts with a summary of the construct and levels of TAND, before presenting up-to-date information about each level of investigation. The review concludes with a synopsis of current and future TAND research.

Keywords: ADHD; TANDTSC; anxiety; autism spectrum disorder; behavior; depression; mental health; neuropsychological deficits; scholastic difficulties.

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