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ArticleTranslational pediatrics2020

Abdominal ultrasonographic manifestations in pediatric patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Zhihua Xu, Junbo Wu, Guimin Xu, Hongxia Luo

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Zhihua XuDepartment of Ultrasonic Diagnosis, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Junbo WuDepartment of Ultrasound Imaging, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Guimin XuDepartment of Anesthesia, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Hongxia LuoDepartment of Ultrasonic Diagnosis, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Wenzhou Medical University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital & Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University · CNWuhan Children's Hospital · CN

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Abstract

backgroundTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease which leads to formation of benign tumors in the brain and other organs of the body. Ultrasound (US) can detect the location, quantity, size and internal echo of TSC-associated renal diseases, liver angiomyolipoma (AML), and co-existing lesions, providing important diagnostic basis for clinical diagnosis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the abdominal ultrasonographic features of pediatric TSC and explore the advantages of abdominal ultrasonography in clinical practice.

methodsData of children with TSC, who presented to the Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, between January 2016 and November 2018, were analyzed by a retrospective chart review. The cases were identified from electronic medical records (EMR) system and underwent ultrasonography, we yielded a total of 12 patients.

resultsThe 12 pediatric patients, including 5 boys and 7 girls, ranged in age from 9 months to 13 years old. And they all had a history of epilepsy. All the patients underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) examination, which revealed a scattered distribution of multiple hyperintense nodules. Of the 12 patients, 10 had TSC-associated bilateral renal AMLs, 5 had hepatic AML, and 4 had renal cysts.

conclusionsUS is a useful and non-invasive tool for the detection of TSC-associated renal and liver lesions and for clinical follow-up among pediatric patients.

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angiomyolipoma (AML)pediatric patientsTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)ultrasound (US)

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