Skin Tumors — MCQs

Q: Which of the following conditions is associated with tuberous sclerosis?

angiofibromas. ***Vascular fibroma*** - Vascular fibromas are one of the lesions associated with **tuberous sclerosis**, reflecting the hamartomatous nature of this condition [1]. - Tuberous sclerosis commonly causes **angiofibromas** (facial lesions) and other tumors, showing the vascular component in its pathology [1]. *tuberculosis* - Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by **Mycobacterium tuberculosis**, unrelated to tuberous sclerosis. - Key features include pulmonary symptoms and systemic manifestations, differing significantly from the **hamartomas** seen in tuberous sclerosis [1]. *leprosy* - Leprosy is caused by **Mycobacterium leprae** and affects the skin and peripheral nerves, with no connection to the genetic condition of tuberous sclerosis. - Clinical signs include **hypopigmented skin lesions** and **nerve damage**, which do not overlap with the **tumors** seen in tuberous sclerosis [1]. *bone disorders* - While bone disorders can occur in various conditions, they are not specifically associated with tuberous sclerosis. - Tuberous sclerosis primarily involves **neurological** and **cutaneous** manifestations rather than directly affecting bone integrity [1]. **References:** [1] Kumar V, Abbas AK, et al.. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 9th ed. The Central Nervous System, pp. 1318-1319.

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