Intestinal leiomyoma in a 52-year-old woman (same patient as in ,Fig 17,). Radiographics. Patients with numerous cortical tubers tend to have more cognitive impairment and more difficulty with seizure control (,12). 2008; 28 … 1, Chinese Medical Journal, Vol. =��g/b^Ok��2����:��;K�:���Ai�Vu�꼿vW��y�7����K. (b) Contrast-enhanced CT image demonstrates an aneurysm in the tumor (arrow). Cortical tubers in a 40-year-old woman. Pictorial Review of Tuberous Sclerosis in Various Organs. 90, No. A variety of intracranial manifestations of TS are known. 50-90% will be found in the frontal lobes 1. (d) Colonoscopy reveals multiple polyps in the colon. TS has been considered to be caused by mutations of two genes known as TSC1 and TSC2. Patients can present with a variety of symptoms, … 6, Korean Journal of Radiology, Vol. (c) Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrates multiple gastric polyps. 2, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. Related symptoms include abdominal bloating or discomfort, lymphedema of the lower extremities, paresthesia of the lower extremities, nocturia, incontinence, perineal swelling, chylous vaginal discharge, and palpitation. Radiographics. Figure 12. Diagnosis. The central nervous system findings were the first to be described, and the classic triad of cognitive impairment, facial angiofibromas, and seizures was delineated shortly thereafter. 3, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Vol. Pulmonary LAM is a rare entity of unknown etiology that almost exclusively affects women and is characterized by diffuse interstitial proliferation of bundles of smooth muscle cells and cystic change in the pulmonary parenchyma. Figure 11. Pictorial Review of Tuberous Sclerosis in Various Organs. 2, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, Vol. Coronally reformatted unenhanced CT image demonstrates multiple islands of increased attenuation within the calvaria. The diagnosis in affected patients is usually made in early adulthood, and the symptoms are commonly dyspnea on exertion or recurrent pneumothorax. Different from other cerebral astrocytomas, SGCAs have benign biologic and pathologic features (ie, slow growth, minimal or no attendant brain edema, and minimal invasiveness). Figure 22. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant disorder. Although renal AMLs are sometimes asymptomatic and are incidentally discovered, they may cause variable symptoms in as many as 87% of patients, including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, palpable mass, hematuria, anemia, and hypertension. Axial unenhanced CT image demonstrates multiple fat-containing tumors in the kidneys. Developed by renowned radiologists in each specialty, STATdx provides comprehensive decision support you can rely on - Tuberous Sclerosis Typical CT findings of renal AMLs are noncalcified cortical tumors containing fat of less than −20 HU (,Fig 13) (,45). Pulmonary LAM in a 29-year-old woman. It was surgically proved to be a chromophobe renal cell carcinoma.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image (d) Colonoscopy reveals multiple polyps in the colon. Umeoka S, et al. 1, Archivos de Bronconeumología (English Edition), Vol. Figure 4. TS has a wide variety of clinical and radiologic manifestations. Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder, where cellular differentiation and proliferation result in hamartoma formation in the skin, brain, eye, kidney, and heart. Figure 5a. (a) Unenhanced CT image shows a fat-containing tumor in the left kidney. Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by various abnormalities, including multisystemic hamartomas. Communication between the cysts and the airway is indicated by the fact that the size of the cysts decreases on expiratory CT images (,44). Subependymal nodules represent hamartomatous change in subependymal tissue and usually occur as multiple nodules. Umeoka S, Koyama T, Miki Y, et al. Figure 14b. Understand the clinical implications of various organ manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. SUMMARY The cases of two patients with tuberous sclerosis with multiple sites of involvement are presented. The typical location of SGCAs is in the foramen of Monro, leading to obstructive hydrocephalus (,Fig 5,). Correct diagnosis of this syndrome is imperative, not only by detecting cutaneous manifestations at physical examination but also by recognizing the characteristic multimodality imaging findings. Pulmonary manifestations occur in … Viewer. 2011; 118:e15–20. (a) Axial T2-weighted MR image depicts cortical tubers as hyperintense lesions (arrows). Angiomyolipomas are found in 40% patients with tuberous sclerosis; such lesions tend to bleed because of their hypervascularity and the presence of small aneurysms. 0000004736 00000 n Therefore, only a minority of cases may present with arrhythmias or heart failure. Cortical tubers in a 40-year-old woman. The neurologic findings most commonly include cortical tubers and subependymal nodules. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant neurocutaneous disease with high phenotypic variability. Renal angiomyolipoma without visible fat: Can we make the diagnosis using CT and MRI? MR spectroscopy of SGCAs shows high Cho/Cr and low NAA/Cr ratios, which may be useful for distinguishing them from subependymal nodules (,27). Tuberous sclerosis is a generally determined condition often transmitted as an autosomal dominant, but with numerous sporadic cases [2]. Figure 11. 29, No. 2, 15 January 2015 | RadioGraphics, Vol. Umeoka S, Koyama T, Miki Y, Akai M, Tsutsui K, Togashi K. Pictorial review of tuberous sclerosis in various organs. Some authors have reported that the number and location of subependymal nodules may allow prediction of neurologic manifestations (,19,,20). Viewer (a) Unenhanced CT image demonstrates multiple high-attenuation tumors in the kidneys. The presence of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis, multifocal micronodular pneumocyte hyperplasia, or multiple renal cysts also raises suspicion of tuberous sclerosis. Renal cell carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman. Contrast-enhanced CT image demonstrates well-defined tumor in the mesentery, attached to the small intestine (arrow). (b) Contrast-enhanced CT image demonstrates an aneurysm in the tumor (arrow). 2008 Nov-Dec;28(7):e32. Figure 2b. doi: 10.1148/rg.231025109. Figure 15b. Normally, direct phosphorylation or inactivation of tuberin regulates the Ras homologue expressed in brain (Rheb), which is a specific GTPase downstream of tuberin. 67, American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. Pneumothorax can be found in 39%–53% of patients with pulmonary LAM at presentation and in 60%–81% during the clinical course; chylothorax is found in 0%–14% of patients at presentation and in 22%–39% during the clinical course (,43). It was surgically proved to be a chromophobe renal cell carcinoma. 50, No. Crossref Medline Google Scholar; 7 European Chromosome 16 Tuberous Sclerosis Consortium . Tuberous sclerosis is present from birth, although it may not cause obvious problems immediately. Renal cell carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman. Viewer. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a well-known clinical entity, characterized by facial angio-fibroma, shagreen patch, and hypo-melanotic, and confetti-like skin lesions. 2, No. Radiographics 23: 241-246. Bone changes in tuberous sclerosis mimicking metastases. The presence of common manifestations, including cortical or subependymal tubers, white matter abnormalities, cardiac rhabdomyoma, and renal AML, allows us to confirm the diagnosis in cases with characteristic symptoms or skin lesions and to suspect TS in new cases without any clinical signs. Figure 15a. In this article, we review the diagnosis, clinical course, and clinical and radiologic manifestations of TS in a variety of organs. (a, b) Contrast-enhanced CT images of different levels demonstrate multiple high-attenuation polypoid lesions (arrows) in the small intestine. Figure 7a. Cortical lesions are sometimes associated with subperitoneal new bone deposition. The second most common renal manifestation of TS is renal cysts. (c) Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrates multiple gastric polyps. It should be suspected when some of the common manifestations are found, including CNS involvement, renal AML, and cardiac rhabdomyoma, even if clinical signs are not obvious. CT scan demonstrates multiple tiny nodules (arrows), with random distribution in the lungs.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Shigeaki Umeoka, Takashi Koyama, Yukio Miki, Mikio Akai, Kazushige Tsutsui, and Kaori Togashi. 130, No. 9, 5 July 2018 | Neurologijos seminarai, Vol. Recognition of radiologic features of various organ manifestations is essential for making the correct diagnosis and is helpful for detecting additional abnormalities. Figure 1. 0000003761 00000 n Intestinal polyposis in a 33-year-old man. (a) Axial T2-weighted MR image depicts cortical tubers as hyperintense lesions (arrows). link. Subependymal tubers in a 26-year-old woman. CT or MR imaging can be helpful in detecting pneumothorax and chylous pleural effusion or ascites (,Figs 10, ,11). Axial T1-weighted MR image clearly demonstrates bilateral subependymal tubers with intermediate signal intensity (arrows).Download as PowerPointOpen in Image 1998 Dec. 13(12):619-23. . 2011; 26:839–52. HASTE MR image demonstrates multiple high-intensity cystic lesions along the aorta and bilateral iliac arteries. (a) Unenhanced CT image demonstrates multiple high-attenuation tumors in the kidneys. The frequency of mutations in TSC2 is higher than in TSC1. As opposed to renal AMLs, renal cysts occur in younger children (,10). 63, No. TS can affect both sexes and all ethnic groups. Although the pathogenesis of cystlike lesions remains unclear, they are considered to reflect cystic degeneration of white matter or dilated perivascular spaces (,11). Figure 16. [PMC free article] 39. 2008; 28(7): e32. Because surgical risk depends largely on tumor size and vascularity (,22,,24,,25), CT and MR imaging are useful for noninvasive evaluation. Pneumothorax can be seen in the right thoracic cavity (arrows). Figure 5a. Left renal AML is also seen (arrowheads). Shagreen patches are typically found as grayish-green or light brown areas in the lumbosacral region in 20%–30% of patients (,10). Tuberous sclerosis results from alterations (mutations) in a gene or genes that may occur spontaneously (sporadically) for unknown reasons or be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. 211, No. Umeoka S, Koyama T, Miki Y, Akai M, Tsutsui K, Togashi K. Pictorial review of tuberous sclerosis in various organs. Coronal half-Fourier-acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo (HASTE) MR image demonstrates bilateral loculated pleural effusion and ascites. 20, Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol. Radiographics. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem genetic disorder characterized by benign tumor growth in multiple ... Angiomyolipomas in tuberous sclerosis. Very large macroaneurysms are rarely seen in imaging of these patients. Thin-section CT image shows bilateral numerous cysts associated with reticular opacities. (a) Axial T2-weighted MR image depicts cortical tubers as hyperintense lesions (arrows). Angiomyolipomas (AMLs) and cysts are the two characteristic types of renal lesion in TSC. Viewer, http://radiographics.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/e32/DC1, Radiologist’s Primer on Imaging of Common Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, Autopsy case of right ventricular rhabdomyoma in tuberous sclerosis complex, Sclerotic bone lesions as a potential imaging biomarker for the diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex, Burden of renal angiomyolipomas associated with tuberous sclerosis complex: results of a patient and caregiver survey, Thoracic Diseases With Musculoskeletal Manifestations and Vice Versa: A Review, Tsc1 CT can permit specific diagnosis of a renal AML by demonstrating the presence of intratumoral fat. If they are altered by mutation, disturbed control of cell growth results in formation of tumors throughout the body. Figure 16. Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in a 24-year-old man. 39, No. Figure 4. Introduction. Cancer Invest. Caused by mutation in TSC1 or TSC2 gene[1, 2, 5] Clinical Perspective: There is a classic clinical triad; Facial angiofibromas (90%), mental retardation (50-80%), seizures (80-90%). Tuberous sclerosis with rare presentation of macrodactyly. (a, b) Contrast-enhanced CT images of different levels demonstrate multiple high-attenuation polypoid lesions (arrows) in the small intestine. If the address matches an existing account you will receive an email with instructions to reset your password. (a) Biphasic contrast-enhanced CT image during the corticomedullary phase demonstrates a well-defined tumor with nonhomogeneous enhancement in the left kidney. CT image of the chest demonstrates multiple lung cysts, suggesting pulmonary LAM. • Rimon U, Duvdevani M, Garniek A, Golan G, Bensaid P, Ramon J, Morag B. Ethanol and polyvinyl alcohol mixture for transcatheter embolization … Tuberous sclerosis complex surveillance and management: recommendations of the 2012 International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference. , The credit of its initial description, in the year 1862, goes to Von Recklinghausen, while Désiré-Magloire Bourneville coined the term sclerose tubereuse; the current name is its derivative. These osseous lesions can occur anywhere in bone, commonly in the calvaria, short tubular bones of the hand or foot, spine, and pelvis. It is located on the long arm of chromosome 9 (9q34) and encodes a 130-kDa protein called hamartin. Detection of these entities can be strong evidence for suspecting tuberous sclerosis. The central nervous system findings were the first to be described, and the classic triad of cognitive impairment, facial angiofibromas, and seizures was delineated shortly thereafter. Pediatr Nephrol. The estimated prevalence ranges from one in 6000 to one in 12 000 (,1), and approximately two-thirds of the cases are sporadic (,2). Surgical resection should be considered only if patients present with refractory arrhythmias or hemodynamic compromise. MMPH in a 19-year-old man. (a) Axial T2-weighted MR image depicts cortical tubers as hyperintense lesions (arrows). TSC1 and TSC2 are tumor suppressor genes whose function is to help regulate cell growth and differentiation. The prevalence of TSC is estimated to be 1:6,000 live births . Although their exact frequency is unknown, that estimated by Stillwell et al is 18%–53% (,46). When subependymal nodules are located near the foramen of Monro and they measure more than 5 mm in diameter, are not or are incompletely calcified, and are enhanced by gadolinium, repeat MR imaging should be recommended (,26). Gould et al documented that 14 of 18 (78%) patients with TS had intestinal polyps (,55). The tuberous sclerosis complex genes in tumor development. 49, No. Ruptured renal AML in a 35-year-old woman. Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome characterised by seizures, adenoma sebaceum, and hamartomatous lesions in multiple organ systems. The typical CT finding is round, thin-walled cysts of variable size and contour (,Fig 8). 71, No. TSC is also one of the leading causes of severe central neural system disorders, epilepsy, mental retardation, and autism among children 1,2). We sincerely acknowledge Kyo Itoh, MD, PhD, Toyomichi Shibata, MD, Chikara Maeda, MD, and Yo Kajiyama, MD, PhD, for their contributions of materials used in this review. (a) Unenhanced CT image demonstrates high-attenuation tumor around the foramen of Monro (arrow). Caused by mutation in TSC1 or TSC2 gene[1, 2, 5] Clinical Perspective: There is a classic clinical triad; Facial angiofibromas (90%), mental retardation (50-80%), seizures (80-90%). The lungs, digestive system, retroperitoneum, and bone, which can be less frequently involved, should also be evaluated in patients with TS. Axial unenhanced CT image demonstrates multiple fat-containing tumors in the kidneys.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Renal and hepatic AMLs in a 56-year-old woman. Detection of these skin lesions can be a first step in diagnosing TS, since they are the only major diagnostic criteria that can be evaluated at clinical examination (,Table 1). Figure 17a. 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Viewer (b) Contrast-enhanced CT image demonstrates an aneurysm in the tumor (arrow). Viewer. From the Department of Radiology, Japanese Red Cross Society, Wakayama Medical Center, Wakayama, Japan (S.U., M.A., K.Tsutsui); Department of Radiology, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan (T.K. Figure 19c. 1 SEGA is the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric TSC patients.1 They are most commonly seen between 8 and 18 years of age 2. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in multiple organs, including non-cancerous kidney lesions known as renal angiomyolipomas. 30, No. Regulates the Balance Between Osteoblast and Adipocyte Differentiation Through Autophagy/Notch1/β-Catenin Cascade, Thoracoabdominal imaging of tuberous sclerosis, KT IR MRT EPILEPSIJOS DIAGNOSTIKOJE: METODAI, RADINIAI, GALIMYBĖS. Because the classical triad of epilepsy, mental retardation, and There is some evidence from case series that mutations in TSC2 tend to result in more severe disease (,7). Imaging of tuberous sclerosis complex has rapidly evolved over the last decade in association with increased understanding of the disease process and new treatment modalities. Cardiac rhabdomyoma is a benign striated muscle tumor characterized by the presence of “spider cells,” which are so named because of their radial cytoplasmic extensions. Viewer The TSC2 gene consists of 41 exons and is distributed over 44 kbp of genomic DNA. Renal AMLs with minimal fat in a 19-year-old man. Renal cell carcinoma in a 52-year-old woman. Radiographics. 20, No. 618 20 ���&��O]*jZ�T4��Ӷ% w6B]r�i/���� $����*::���F C�$����R��1[ ��I�P���`` The diagnosis is usually established on the basis of diagnostic criteria applied to physical or radiologic findings. 3, Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down, Vol. Facial angiofibromas, also known as “adenoma sebaceum,” are seen in approximately 75% of patients (,10). 37. (a) Biphasic contrast-enhanced CT image during the corticomedullary phase demonstrates a well-defined tumor with nonhomogeneous enhancement in the left kidney. (c) On an axial T1-weighted MR image, these tubers are difficult to detect, probably because the peripheral component is isointense to normal gray matter and the inner component is isointense to white matter.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Identify which organ manifestations can be a clue to suspect the presence of tuberous sclerosis even if no clinical signs are seen and which manifestations should be carefully evaluated in patients with clinically known tuberous sclerosis. 637 0 obj <>stream Clinical and molecular insights into tuberous sclerosis complex renal disease. Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in a 24-year-old man. Figure 19a. An exquisite fresh case is being narrated, emphasizing its microscopic pathology. Aspiration of the pleural effusion proved it to be a chylous effusion. Table 2.Main Causes of Death Correlated with Age Group, Radiologic Clinics of North America, Vol. Tuberous Sclerosis. Radiographics. 39, No. xref 6, No. Tuberous sclerosis the majority being sporadic (85%) in an autosomal dominant fashion (15%). Unenhanced CT shows multiple, calcified nodules in a periventricular, subependymal distribution bilaterally in dilated lateral ventricles, characteristic of tuberous sclerosis. Renal angiomyolipomas (AML) are a type of benign renal neoplasms encountered both sporadically and as part of a phakomatosis, most commonly tuberous sclerosis. Figure 13. Viewer. (a) Unenhanced CT image demonstrates high-attenuation tumor around the foramen of Monro (arrow). Viewer 43, No. Bookmarks (0) Musculoskeletal. Tuberous sclerosis, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex, is a rare genetic condition that causes mainly non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in different parts of the body. The lesions can be found in approximately 20% of patients, especially in adolescents and adults (,10). Figure 15c. It was surgically proved to be a chromophobe renal cell carcinoma.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Figure 10. 28, No. 22(4):588-603. . Left renal AML is also seen (arrowheads). 207, No. Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by various abnormalities, including multisystemic hamartomas. White matter abnormalities in patients with TS include (a) superficial white matter abnormalities associated with cortical tubers, (b) radial white matter bands, and (c) cystlike white matter lesions. (b) Axial fluid-attenuation inversion-recovery MR image also demonstrates cortical tubers as hyperintense foci (arrows). Imaging of tuberous sclerosis complex has rapidly evolved over the last decade in association with increased understanding of the disease process and new treatment modalities. Renal AMLs with minimal fat in a 19-year-old man. 28 (7):e32. They are often found in association with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Presented as an education exhibit at the 2007 RSNA Annual Meeting. Cortical tubers in a 40-year-old woman. Figure 2c. Neurological manifestations are observed in about 95% cases, representing the most frequent cause of morbidity and one of the most common causes of mortality. (c) Selective left renal arteriogram shows multiple aneurysms in the tumor.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare multisystem autosomal dominant genetic disease that causes non-cancerous tumours to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, liver, eyes, lungs and skin.A combination of symptoms may include seizures, intellectual disability, developmental delay, behavioral problems, skin abnormalities, lung disease, and kidney disease. Cardiovascular manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex and summary of the revised diagnostic criteria and surveillance and management recommendations from the international tuberous sclerosis consensus group . 205, No. Contrast-enhanced CT image shows multiple renal cysts bilaterally.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image 1, 4 November 2011 | Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, Vol. In such cases, biphasic contrast-enhanced CT may be useful for differentiating these two entities (,49). The cystlike lesions are usually irregularly circumscribed and have a sclerotic appearance peripherally. x�b```b``�b`a`��bd@ AV6�8�SfC63�d����g8�10p�Է�r��E3ڵ̄|�.in=�.^dO�3�;W�-��$���3�7��0d3�?P� *5o�"��)ݾ� �\���������q�A��k�ׅ�|C��K�ɄF�$�S(v���ѐk�x Pulmonary LAM in a 37-year-old woman. Retroperitoneal LAM in a 37-year-old woman (same patient as in ,Fig 9). Unenhanced CT clearly demonstrates multiple subependymal tubers with bilateral calcification along the walls of the lateral ventricles. Intestinal polyposis in a 33-year-old man. About a case, Associació de síndrome de Down i esclerosi tuberosa i semblances en la sobreactivació de les vies m-TOR. Viewer TSC affects cellular degeneration, proliferation, and migration and results in hamartomatous lesions in virtually all organs during early development—most commonly the brain, skin, eyes, heart, kidneys, and lungs. Figure 9. Viewer. 54, No. Patients can present with a variety of symptoms, … 0000001835 00000 n Viewer At MR imaging, thin straight or curvilinear bands of hyperintensity on T2-weighted images and iso- to hypointensity to normal white matter on T1-weighted images run from ventricular or juxtaventricular white matter to the deep surface of cortical tubers or normal-appearing cortex (,Fig 6). startxref Logue LG, Acker RE, Sienko AE (2003) Best cases from the AFIP: angiomyolipomas in tuberous sclerosis. 5, 15 June 2015 | Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol. Ruptured renal AML in a 35-year-old woman. 204, No. Typically, the initial symptom of SGCAs is increased intracranial pressure, frequently with acute onset (,21). 2008;372:657-668. Cortical tubers in a 40-year-old woman. Figure 14a. Ruptured renal AML in a 35-year-old woman. 0000001385 00000 n Hyperattenuating material suggestive of hemorrhage is also seen in and around the tumor. 2015; 2014(5):933-43. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is more applicable than computed tomography (CT) for detection of cortical tubers (,14). 2008; 28 … A variety of mutations can occur in TS patients: More than 200 TSC1 and almost 700 TSC2 allelic variants have been reported (,7,,8). Leung et al revealed no correlation between subependymal nodules and clinical severity of disease (,10). 1, 13 July 2018 | Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes, Vol. (2008) Pictorial review of tuberous sclerosis in various organs. 33, No. Cortical tubers and subependymal nodules are noted. Although most asymptomatic renal AMLs do not require treatment, symptomatic lesions (especially a ruptured AML) may be treated by surgical or interventional procedures. Pediatr Neurol. Patients with a ruptured renal AML often present with pain or shock at acute onset. A propósito de un caso, Sclerotic bone lesions at abdominal magnetic resonance imaging in children with tuberous sclerosis complex, Association of Down syndrome and tuberous sclerosis and their similarities in m-TOR pathway overactivation. Usually, cortical tubers have increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images and decreased signal intensity on T1-weighted images. Pictorial review of tuberous sclerosis in various organs. Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic disorder characterized by hamartomatous lesions in multiple organs, frequently involving the kidney. Viewer doi:10.1148/rg.e32. (c) Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy demonstrates multiple gastric polyps. If the functions of tuberin are altered, Rheb-GTP is excessively generated, resulting in enhanced stimulation of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), which plays an important role in the control of cell growth and proliferation. HASTE MR image demonstrates multiple high-intensity cystic lesions along the aorta and bilateral iliac arteries. Introduction. 2003; 23:241–6. 0000059945 00000 n (b) Contrast-enhanced CT image shows homogeneous enhancement of the tumors.Download as PowerPointOpen in Image Pneumothorax associated with pulmonary LAM in a 37-year-old woman. The reported frequency of radial white matter abnormalities is 15%–27% and of cystlike lesions is 15%–44% (,11,,28,,29). The recently advocated criteria for diagnosis of TS consist of both major and minor diagnostic features (,Table 1). MR imaging can provide additional information regarding tumor extension or size, especially in older patients or in patients with poor images at echocardiography due to bone or lung interference (Movie 2 available at http://radiographics.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/e32/DC1) (,36,,37). Pictorial Review of Tuberous Sclerosis in Various Organs. 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