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ArticleSpringerPlus2015

The prevalence of pica in tuberous sclerosis complex.

Patrick J Morrison, Tara O'Neill, Rachel Hardy, Charles W Shepherd, Deirdre E Donnelly

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Article in SpringerPlus, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Patrick J MorrisonDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Belfast HSC Trust, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB UK ; Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Queens University of Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AE UK.
Tara O'NeillDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Belfast HSC Trust, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB UK.
Rachel HardyDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Belfast HSC Trust, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB UK.
Charles W ShepherdDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Belfast HSC Trust, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB UK.
Deirdre E DonnellyDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Belfast HSC Trust, Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AB UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPica and Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) are rare disorders. We carried out a population survey of pica in our TSC patient population.

findingsPica was identified in four percent of cases of TSC. It was associated with adult onset or persistence into adulthood, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties and anaemia.

conclusionsPica in TSC is a rare disorder and a coherent history may be difficult to obtain from patients. The prevalence of pica is likely to be underdiagnosed. Pica is a recognised feature in adults with TSC and prompt recognition of this disorder should allow better management of patients with TSC.

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Northern Ireland populationPicaTuberous sclerosis

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PMCPMC4315804

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