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ArticleCureus2024

Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytomas Without Tuberous Sclerosis: A Case Report on a Rare Medical Condition.

Pranjali Nibe, Rupali Bavikar, Charusheela Gore, Gayatri Bhuibhar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Pranjali NibeDepartment of Pathology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Rupali BavikarDepartment of Pathology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Charusheela GoreDepartment of Pathology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.
Gayatri BhuibharDepartment of Pathology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs) are benign, slow-growing, noninvasive tumors frequently associated with the tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). The tumor's location and the patient's age should be considered carefully before diagnosis. Considering SEGA as a differential diagnosis, even in adult patients without TSC, is essential. In the present case, a 22-year-old male presented with a progressive headache, dizziness, and blurring of vision. Radiological investigations confirmed the site of the tumor, and a positive expression of thyroid transcription factor 1 in the ganglion cell component, along with the absence of germline mutation in TSC1 and TSC2, led to the final diagnosis of SEGA without TSC.

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brain tumorssegattf1tuberous sclerosis complexyoung adult

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PMID39130912
PMCPMC11316845

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