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Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2], Ifeoma Odukwe, M.D. [3]

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma is tuberous sclerosis.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of subependymal giant cell astrocytoma is tuberous sclerosis.[1]

References

References

  1. Roth J, Roach ES, Bartels U, Jóźwiak S, Koenig MK, Weiner HL; et al. (2013). “Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma: diagnosis, screening, and treatment. Recommendations from the International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Conference 2012”. Pediatr Neurol. 49 (6): 439–44. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2013.08.017. PMID 24138953.


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