Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): investigations
Evidence-based neurology checklist on tuberous sclerosis complex (tsc): investigations: Cardiopulmonary investigations Electrocardiogram (ECG) Echocardiogram Foetal echocardiogram: if prenatal ultrasound suggests rhabdomyomas High resolution CT chest 6-minute time walk Pulmonary function test…
Cardiopulmonary investigations
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Foetal echocardiogram: if prenatal ultrasound suggests rhabdomyomas
- High resolution CT chest
- 6-minute time walk
- Pulmonary function test (PFTs) and 6-minute timed walk
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abdomen: features
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Other investigations
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References
- Northrup H, Aronow ME, Bebin EM, et al. Updated International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex diagnostic criteria and surveillance and management recommendations. Pediatr Neurol 2021; 123:50-66.
- Northrup H, Krueger DA; International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Group. Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnostic Criteria Update: Recommendations of the 2012 International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference. Pediatr Neurol 2013; 49:243-254.
- Curatolo P, Moavero R, de Vries PJ. Neurological and neuropsychiatric aspects of tuberous sclerosis complex. Lancet Neurol 2015; 14:733-745.
- Amin S, Kingswood JC, Bolton PF, et al. The UK guidelines for management and surveillance of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. QJM 2019; 112:171-182.
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