title: Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma.
abstract: Subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs) are slowly growing tumours corresponding to WHO grade I. They are intraventricular and usually occur in the setting of tuberous sclerosis complex. They often result in obstructive hydrocephalus. Treatment is usually restricted to surgical resection, recurrences are rare and long term prognosis is excellent. We present a series of three cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Aga Khan University, Karachi.
authors.forename: Zubair
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Fouzia
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rauf
authors.forename: Najamul Sahar
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Azad
authors.forename: Aamir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ahsan
mesh_terms: D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002551:Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D017725:Ventricular Pressure