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. 2015 Mar;44(3):407-11.

Early onset of tuberous sclerosis with chylous ascites: a case report

Hosein Dalili  1 , Elahe Amini  2 , Parvin Akbari Asbagh  3 , Tahereh Esmaeilnia Shrivany  1 , Nikoo Niknafs  2 , Fatemeh Nayyeri  2 , Mamak Shariat  2 , Saharnaz Talebian  1 , Naser Akbari Asbagh  1 , Vafa Ghorban Sabagh  1
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Early onset of tuberous sclerosis with chylous ascites: a case report

Hosein Dalili et al. Iran J Public Health. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant hereditary disorder. This syndrome is characterized by tumor-like malformations in several organs, as well as the heart. This report summarizes a case of TSC in a premature infant, born at 34 weeks' gestation with ascites. After birth, multiple cardiac mass, subependymal cysts and hypopigmented macules were detected. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of early onset of TSC with chylous ascites in Iran.

Keywords: Cardiac masses; Subependymal cysts; Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).

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The fetus at 31 weeks of gestation with ascites
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Ultrsonographic features of the kidneys
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Severe ascites in the newborn
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Subepandymal cyst
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Echocardiography showing cardiac mass in the left and right ventricle
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Hypopigmented macule
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