Volume : II, Issue : V, May - 2013

Tuberous Sclerosis and Bipolar affective disorder: A co–morbid association

Sujit Kumar Kar, Hemika Agarwal

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Tuberous Sclerosis is a genetic, neuro–cutaneous disorder affecting multiple organ systems. Psychiatric manifestations like learning disability, mental retardation, hyperactivity, autism and behavioral problems are common in Tuberous Sclerosis. Mood disorders like depression is also reported with Tuberous sclerosis, however the association of bipolar affective disorder with Tuberous sclerosis is not established due to insufficient data and limited research evidences. In this case report, we present the association of Tuberous sclerosis and bipolar affective disorder in a middle aged lady.

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Sujit Kumar Kar, Hemika Agarwal Tuberous Sclerosis and Bipolar affective disorder: A co-morbid association International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.II, Issue.V May 2013

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