Abstract
The article reports two cases of childhood autism in tuberous sclerosis (TS). Certain atypical features are highlighted. The probands did not show the common seizure types associated with either TS or autism. No ventricular dilatation, cerebral atrophy or temporal lobe involvement was evident. The high prevalence of childhood autism in TS probands with moderate to severe mental retardation has been emphasized.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 615-617 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pediatrics |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Jul 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Childhood autism
- Tuberous sclerosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Childhood Autism in Tuberous Sclerosis. / Sitholey, Prabhat; Aga, Vimal; Agarwal, Vivek; Prasad, Mata.
In: Indian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 65, No. 4, 07.1998, p. 615-617.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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