Tuberous sclerosis presenting for laparotomy

From: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care | Date: February 1, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

SUMMARY

A 30-year-old female patient with tuberous sclerosis presented for anaesthesia and surgery for haemorrhagic renal angiomyolipoma. The anaesthetic management of this case was tailored to the prevention of seizures. Diagnostic features and possible complications of the disease are also described.

Key Words: ANAESTHESIA, COMPLICATIONS: convulsions, tuberous sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare neurocutaneous disorder with systemic manifestations that may require surgery. We describe a case of surgery for haemorrhagic renal angiomyolipoma, with emphasis on the anaesthetic management ...

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