Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): brain lesions

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC): brain lesions. Broadened gyri, Subcortical increased signal. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Cortical tubers: imaging features

  • Broadened gyri
  • Subcortical increased signal
  • Blurred grey/white junction
  • The severity of TSC is related to the tuber count

Hamartomas: locations

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Other lesions

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References

  1. Leventer RJ, Guerrini R, Dobyns WB. Malformations of cortical development and epilepsy. Dialogues Clin Neurosci 2008; 10:47-62.
  2. Curatolo P, Verdecchia M, Bombardieri R. Tuberous sclerosis complex: a review of neurological aspects. Eur J Paed Neurol 2002; 6:15-23.
  3. Roach ES, Gomez MR, Northup H. Tuberous sclerosis complex consensus conference: revised clinical diagnostic criteria. J Child Neurol 1998; 13:624-628.
  4. Curatolo P, Moavero R, de Vries PJ. Neurological and neuropsychiatric aspects of tuberous sclerosis complex. Lancet Neurol 2015; 14:733-745.
  5. Boronat S, Thiele EA, Caruso P. Cerebellar lesions are associated with TSC2 mutations in tuberous sclerosis complex: a retrospective record review study. Dev Med Child Neurol 2017; 59:1071-1076.

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