Article type: Letter to Editor
Article
title: Tuberous
sclerosis and foramen of monro
Journal: Journal
of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research
Year: 2020
Authors: Jamir
Pitton Rissardo, Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara
E-mail: jamirrissardo@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Tuberous sclerosis is considered a phakomatosis, which refers to a group of neuro-oculo-cutaneous syndromes or neurocutaneous disorders involving structures arising from the embryonic ectoderm. It is a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems. In this context, multiple retinal hamartomas and retinal achromic patches are commonly ophthalmic abnormalities seen in this group of patients. Here, we would like to highlight some of the differential diagnoses of the masses localized already reported in the foramen of Monro. The foramen of Monro is also known as interventricular foramina and communicates the lateral ventricles with the third ventricle. Further, this foramen has clinical significance when it is obstructed causing noncommunicating obstructive hydrocephalus. The majority of the reports are associated with infections TORCH related in the foramen region, leading to stenosis and obstruction.
Key-words: Tuberous sclerosis, phakomatosis, foramen of monro
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DOI
10.4103/jcor.jcor_108_19
Citation
Rissardo JP, Fornari Caprara AL. Tuberous sclerosis and foramen of monro. J Clin Ophthalmol Res 2020;8:128