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Seizures.
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Tuberous sclerosis
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Non contrast CT demonstrates multiple calcified subependymal nodules, particularly along the margins of the lateral ventricles. Numerous low density regions are also seen through the subcortical white matter.
From the case:
Tuberous sclerosis
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Subcortical tubers (blue) and subependymal nodules (red) are easily discernible. Cortical tubers cannot be identified on non-contrast CT scans.
Case Discussion
This patient has characteristic and near pathognomonic features of tuberous sclerosis. An easy diagnosis if one is aware of the entity.
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