Hemorrhagic subependymal giant cell astrocytoma.
We describe the CT and MR findings in a patient diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis after presenting with a hemorrhagic subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGCA). While these tumors are not uncommon in tuberous sclerosis, hemorrhage into them is extremely rare.
Kalina
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Department of Radiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.
Drehobl
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Greenberg
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Black
K S
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Hyman
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D000293:Adolescent; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005910:Glioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging