[Imaging of CNS manifestations of tuberous sclerosis in children]

J Neuroradiol. 2005 Jun;32(3):204-9. doi: 10.1016/s0150-9861(05)83138-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is a frequent phakomatosis, with autosomal dominant transmission. The diagnosis relies on a list of criteria (2 major criteria or 1 major criterion and 2 minor criteria). Brain MRI is very important for diagnosis, already showing the major signs during fetal life: subependymal nodules, tubers and giant cell astrocytomas. In childhood, FLAIR sequences are the more interesting while in fetuses, neonates and infants T1 sequences are required because of the myelination process.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / pathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / etiology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis*
  • Epilepsy / etiology
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Radiography
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / psychology