Imaging Manifestations of a Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Tuberous Sclerosis

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Date: Annual 2016
From: Case Reports in Radiology
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Document Type: Case study
Length: 2,313 words
Lexile Measure: 1400L

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Abstract :

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder resulting in benign tumor growth in various organs including the brain, heart, skin, eyes, kidney, and lung as well as systemic manifestations including seizures, cognitive impairment, and dermatologic abnormalities. This report shows the radiological findings and differentiation between a subependymal nodule and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis presenting with new onset seizures.
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