To rule out underlying developmental brain defects such as schizencephaly, pediatric seizures necessitate a thorough examination. Adults who receive a diagnosis later in life may face severe management and prognosis difficulties. To avoid underdiagnosis of developing brain abnormalities, imaging should be a part of the workup for pediatric seizures. Imaging is critical to the diagnosis and therapy of such cases.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic multisystem disorder that was first described by Von Recklinghausen. We describe a case of a female, who initially presented with hematuria and was later found to have multiple manifestations of the disease. The report emphasizes the value of investigations on suspected cases.
Closed cleft lip with absence of the pellucid septum is a rare congenital malformation of the brain that can be associated with a variety of neurological conditions. We report the case of a 25-year-old male with left hemiparesis who presented with recurrent seizures from childhood and increased tremor. MRI brain revealed closed lip schizencephaly with absent septum pellucidum. He had been taking anticonvulsant for last 7 years and is under symptomatic management.
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic multisystem disorder
that was first described by Von Recklinghausen. We report a case of a
female who initially presented with hematuria and was later found to
have multiple manifestations of the disease. The report emphasizes the
value of investigations on suspected cases.
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