Tuberous sclerosis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

New onset seizures and abdominal distention.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Brain

ct

Calcified periventricular tubers.

Chest

ct

Multiple tiny lung cysts.

Abdomen

ct

Both kidneys are moderately enlarged with multiple bilateral cysts. Bilateral renal masses with fatty components, consistent with multiple renal angiomyolipomas.

Multiple sclerotic bony lesions are also noted.

Massive abdominal ascites.

Case Discussion

Systemic features of tuberous sclerosis.

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