Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder characterized by hamartoma formation in many organs. Its characteristic dermatologic manifestations include angiofibroma, shagreen patch, periungual fibroma and white macules. This disorder is usually accompanied by epilepsy and mental deficiency. Here, a 26-year-old man is presented who has been referred to a teaching hospital with a huge facial angiofibroma which had led to major psychological problems for him necessitating and appropriate treatment plan.
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