Subependymal giant cell tumor of tuberose sclerosis. A light and ultrastructural study.
In a small number of cases of tuberose sclerosis, tumors develop in the cerebral subependymal region. Their exact nature has been the subject of debate. The cytology, histology and electron microscopy of a tumor which developed in a 16 year old male suffering from tuberose sclerosis are presented and the findings are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D004805:Ependyma / Q000473:pathology; D005870:Giant Cell Tumors / Q000209:etiology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*