CTICasesTuberous sclerosis complex
Imaging findings
Chest and abdominal CT show a large pneumothorax, sparse thin-walled pulmonary cysts, multiple renal angiomyolipomas, hepatic lipomas, and a small fatty deposit in the myocardium.
Key takeaways
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a multi-system genetic disorder. Thoracic manifestations include lymphangioleiomyomatosis (characterized by thin-walled cysts that can rupture and cause pneumothorax) and myocardial fat deposits.
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