Challenges of siblings with tuberous sclerosis showing various manifestations and severe complications

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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system and various body organs. This case series describes the case history of 2 siblings from the same parents who were diagnosed with TSC. Case 1 is a 13-year-old girl with bilateral renal AML (angiomyolipoma), multiple fat nodules in the liver, and subependymal nodules with tubers revealed in the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Case 2 is her brother, a 6-year-old boy, who presented with manifestations of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) and renal AML. TSC must be managed with early diagnosis and intervention due to the risk of hamartoma enlargement. These 2 cases found in siblings underline the varied clinical presentations of TSC and the complexities faced by families with TSC. Early diagnosis is important to avoid TSC-related complications because, as time goes by, the disease will impact the patient's quality of life and increase morbidity and mortality. This case series also highlights the advantages of dermatological screening for the early detection of TSC, family screening, the need for multiple imaging modalities and counseling of family members with TSC, as well as the need for ongoing follow-up of this rare disorder.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:19

Enthalten in:

Radiology case reports - 19(2024), 6 vom: 28. Apr., Seite 2566-2573

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Purbasari, Utami [VerfasserIn]
Prihartono, Nurhayati Adnan [VerfasserIn]
Helda, N [VerfasserIn]
Audita, Fatira Ratri [VerfasserIn]
Dharmawan, Bobby S [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
SEGA
Siblings renal angiomyolipoma
TSC

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Date Revised 11.04.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.radcr.2024.03.002

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NLM370855183