Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Pregnancy Registry
David M. Ritter
Summary
This study is an observational registry designed to gather information about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in pregnant women and their child.
Description
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is caused by mutations in tuberous sclerosis complex 1 (TSC 1) and tuberous sclerosis complex 2 (TSC 2) leading to overactivation of the mammilian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway resulting in multiorgan disease. Specifically, patients are at risk for autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability, renal cysts, tuberous sclerosis associated neuropsychiatric disorder (TAND), lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), and benign tumors throughout the body including subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs), renal and liver angiomyolipomas (AMLs), and cardiac rhabdomyomas (r…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * A pregnant woman with a clinical or genetic diagnosis of TSC as determined by the 2021 Consensus Guidelines (1) * A pregnant woman with a diagnosis of LAM * A pregnant woman with a variant of uncertain significance in TSC 1 or TSC 2 * A pregnant woman who is pregnant and the fetus has a 50% chance of TSC as deemed by the PI or Sub-Is * A pregnant woman whose fetus is found to have concern for TSC secondary to rhabdomyomas, tubers, or congenital subependymal giant cell astrocytoma. * An infant born to an enrolled individual. Exclusion Criteria: * A pregnant woman withou…
Location
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, Ohio