Abstract

SAPONARO, A. E; HERVAT, V; UBALDINI, G  and  CASAS, J. G. Forehead or scalp fibrous plaque: An earley cutaneous marker in tuberous sclerosis complex. Rev. argent. dermatol. [online]. 2010, vol.91, n.3, pp.00-00. ISSN 1851-300X.

The complex of tuberous sclerosis is an hereditary disease that passes in the autosomal dominant way. It is characterized by convulsions, mental retardation and manifestations in different organs. The cutaneous signs are used to be determinant for the diagnosis of the illness. Among these, it is important the fibrous plaque, which is usually localized in the forehead, but it can also be observed in any area of the scalp.When it is presented, it is used to be the first cutaneous sign of the illness, and like it happened in our patient, underdiagnosed. So, the importance of the fibrous plaque lies in recognizing it as an early cutaneous marker and pathognomonic of the disease.

Keywords : Forehead fibrous plaque; Tuberous sclerosis complex.