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The incidence of hepatic hamartomas in tuberous sclerosis. Evaluation by ultrasonography
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|June 1, 1987
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Tuberous sclerosis patients showed a higher incidence of hepatic hemangiomas in older individuals (23%) compared to children (13%). This finding is crucial for genetic counseling in certain tuberous sclerosis forms.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Background:
- Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder.
- Hepatic hemangiomas are benign liver tumors.
- Early detection and genetic counseling are important for managing tuberous sclerosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of hepatic hemangiomas in tuberous sclerosis patients.
- To compare the incidence between pediatric and adult patient groups.
- To assess the significance of hepatic hemangiomas for genetic counseling.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 36 tuberous sclerosis patients.
- Patients divided into two age groups: 6-16 years (n=23) and 16-48 years (n=13).
- Grey-scale ultrasonography used to detect multiple hepatic hemangiomas.
Main Results:
- Hepatic hemangiomas detected in 13% of children (6-16 years).
- Hepatic hemangiomas detected in 23% of adults (16-48 years).
- Increased incidence observed in the older patient group.
Conclusions:
- Hepatic hemangiomas are more prevalent in adult tuberous sclerosis patients.
- The presence of hepatic hemangiomas may serve as an important indicator for genetic counseling.
- Further research is needed to understand the clinical implications.
Abstract:
Our series of tuberous sclerosis patients consisted of 23 children between 6 and 16 years of age and of 13 patients between 16 and 48 years of age. In the former group the incidence of multiple hepatic haemangiomas, estimated by grey-scale ultrasonography, is 13%, whereas this incidence is 23% in the group of older patients. The sign might be important for genetic counselling in formes frustes.