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Neuropediatrics 1997; 28(5): 244-252
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-973708
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: The Role of Neuroradiology

P. D. Griffiths1 , T. R. Martland2
  • 1Academic Department of Radiology, University of Sheffield,
  • 2Department of Paediatric Neurology, Ryegate Children's Centre, Sheffield, UK
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Publication Date:
13 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is the second commonest phakomatosis affecting between 1 in 70,00-10,000 live births. It is a multisystem disorder but neurological disturbances are often the presenting feature and cause major morbidity/ mortality. In this paper the neuroradiological and clinical features are reviewed, focusing on a rational approach to imaging children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.

Key words

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex - Computed Tomography - Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Childhood

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