Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: From Basic Science to Clinical Phenotypes (International Review of Child Neurology)

'This is clearly the most authoritative and contemporary statement of current knowledge yet published.' from the Foreword by H. SarnatTuberous sclerosis incorporates malformations characterized by disturbances in cellular differentiation and growth. It presents with a complex association of different neurological phenotypes, including seizures, cognitive impairments and autism. This book correlates new genetic data and basic science, covers clinical presentation, reviews history and current diagnostic criteria, and deals with the recent advances in neuropathology, molecular genetics and neurobiology which give a better understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease.

Edited by Paolo Curatolo, Università degli Studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata'