A case of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma without tuberous sclerosis complex and review of the literature

Childs Nerv Syst. 2021 Apr;37(4):1381-1385. doi: 10.1007/s00381-020-04823-z. Epub 2020 Aug 17.

Abstract

Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) is a World Health Organization (WHO) grade I tumor most commonly seen in the context of the underlying tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). SEGA in the absence of TSC is exceedingly rare. We report the youngest known case of SEGA in the absence of genetic or phenotypic evidence of TSC with a 10-year follow-up. We discuss the literature surrounding isolated SEGA including an approach to diagnosis, management, and prognosis.

Keywords: Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma; Tuberous sclerosis complex; World Health Organization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma* / complications
  • Astrocytoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Tuberous Sclerosis* / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis* / diagnostic imaging