Antenatal ultrasonographic findings in tuberous sclerosis. Report of 2 cases

S Afr Med J. 1986 May 10;69(10):633-8.

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant disease with variable expression. The initial manifestations have been reported at varying stages postnatally, but little is known about the fetal age at which the disease may be detected. The antenatal ultrasonographic features in 2 affected fetuses, at 40 and 26 weeks respectively, are reported. The second case appears unique because of the early fetal involvement and the abnormally large brain tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Ultrasonography*