Fundraisers planned to help family with medical expenses for infant

By Telishia Malone

Staff Writer

    At only 4 months old, Grace Salles was diagnosed with  Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, which causes her to have severe seizures daily. Her future includes daily doses of  specialized medicine, many procedures, and several doctors visits. Since her diagnosis two weeks ago, little Grace, has been hospitalized several times.

    Grace’s parents, Kody and Kayla, also have three other children.

    TSC can occur randomly, or can be inherited. Two-thirds of TSC cases have no link to family history. There are differences between the TSC1 and TSC2 gene mutations.

    TSC1 Gene Mutations (hamartin), are twice as likely in family cases than in random cases. Mutations are identified in on 10% to 30% of TSC patients.

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