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ArticleActa medica Lituanic2024

Beyond Benign: A Case of Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytomas Provoking Hydrocephalus in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

Antonio Navarro-Ballester, Rosa Álvaro-Ballester, Miguel Ángel Lara-Martínez

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Article in Acta medica Lituanic, 2024. 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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Antonio Navarro-BallesterRadiology Department, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castellón de la Plana (Castellón), Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1684-5473
Rosa Álvaro-BallesterRadiology Department, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castellón de la Plana (Castellón), Spain.
Miguel Ángel Lara-MartínezRadiology Department, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castellón de la Plana (Castellón), Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

22-year-old male diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), a genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in various organs, with a focus on neurological implications. Central to the study is the development of Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytomas (SEGAs), leading to hydrocephalus in the patient. The diagnosis of TSC was made in the patient's childhood, and he was monitored regularly. The study highlights a significant growth in a subependymal nodule, leading to monoventricular hydrocephalus. MRI scans played a crucial role in identifying the progression of SEGAs and the subsequent hydrocephalus. The treatment approach involved endoscopic surgical removal of the SEGA, with histopathology confirming the diagnosis. Post-surgical outcomes over an eight-year follow-up period showed a normalization in ventricular size and the stability of other subependymal nodules, without any complications. This case underscores the importance of regular monitoring for TSC patients, early intervention for complications like hydrocephalus, and the need for a multidisciplinary treatment approach. The case study provides valuable insights into the management of neurodevelopmental disorders and the complexities surrounding TSC and SEGAs.

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GliomaHydrocephalusTuberous sclerosis

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PMID38978869
PMCPMC11227680

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