Orphanet Rare Disease Ontology

Last uploaded: December 4, 2024
Id http://www.orpha.net/ORDO/Orphanet_251618
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Preferred Name

Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma

Definitions
A rare low-grade astrocytoma characterized by a benign, slowly growing lesion typically arising in the wall of the lateral ventricles, composed of large ganglioid astrocytes. The tumor corresponds to WHO grade I and typically occurs during the first two decades of life in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex. Most patients present with worsening of epilepsy or symptoms of increased intracranial pressure.
Synonyms
SEGA
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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