White epidermal nevus as an early sign of tuberous sclerosis complex-A case series

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease with neurocutaneous manifestations, often presenting initially to the dermatology clinic. We report a cohort of neonates who presented with a novel finding of white epidermal nevus and were eventually diagnosed with TSC. White epidermal nevus may be yet another dermatological finding that may aid in the early diagnosis of TSC.

Keywords: dyspigmentation; genetic diseases/mechanisms; hamartomas; neonatal.