title: Imaging Manifestations of a Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma in Tuberous Sclerosis.
abstract: Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder resulting in benign tumor growth in various organs including the brain, heart, skin, eyes, kidney, and lung as well as systemic manifestations including seizures, cognitive impairment, and dermatologic abnormalities. This report shows the radiological findings and differentiation between a subependymal nodule and subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in a patient with tuberous sclerosis presenting with new onset seizures.
authors.affiliation: The Regional Medical Center, 3000 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.affiliation: The Regional Medical Center, 3000 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Reidman