Tuberous sclerosis

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Tuberous sclerosis

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The shagreen patch. There is usually one lesion, but several may be present. They are soft, flesh-colored to yellow plaques with an irregular surface that has been likened to pig skin.

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Hypomelanotic macules (oval or ash leaf shaped) are randomly distributed, with a concentration on the arms, legs, and trunk.

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Periungual fibromas are conical, pink, firm projections from posterior nail folds of the fingers and toes. They appear around the time of puberty and persist indefinitely.