Tuberous sclerosis presenting for laparotomy

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.

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Published in:Anaesthesia and intensive care 2000-02, Vol.28 (1), p.94-96
Main Authors: ONG, E. L, KOAY, C. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anesthesia
Anesthesia - methods
Anesthesia depending on patient's condition
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Angiomyolipoma - surgery
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Kidney Neoplasms - surgery
Laparotomy
Medical sciences
Seizures - prevention & control
Tuberous Sclerosis
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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.
ISSN:0310-057X
1448-0271
DOI:10.1177/0310057x0002800119