Sequential CT study of subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma associated with tuberous sclerosis. Case report.
The authors describe the growth pattern of a subependymal giant-cell astrocytoma associated with tuberous sclerosis, which was demonstrated by sequential computerized tomography scans over 7 years. The diagnosis and treatment of this tumor are discussed, and the pertinent literature is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D005910:Glioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging