Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is indexed under Rare / Orphan Chronic, Neurocutaneous Syndromes. Also known as TSC.

US prevalence
Estimated worldwide frequency ~1 in 6,000-10,000 people; no U.S.-specific national count identified Source: NIH MedlinePlus Genetics — Tuberous sclerosis complex. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.
ICD-10-CM codes
Q85.1
Typical onset
Diagnosed in infancy/childhood; lifelong
Course
lifelong
Body systems
neurological, renal, pulmonary, dermatologic
Sex differences
Equal (autosomal dominant)
Racial and ethnic differences
Pan-ethnic

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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