Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, 151001, India.
Child Neurology Division, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, 151001, India.
Neurol Sci. 2024 Aug;45(8):4091-4093. doi: 10.1007/s10072-024-07523-7. Epub 2024 Apr 19.
We present the case of a 6-year-old girl who initially presented with acute pelvic pain, ultimately diagnosed with imperforate hymen leading to hematocolpos. Further investigation revealed additional clinical features including academic struggles, mood swings, and cutaneous findings, prompting consideration of a neurocutaneous syndrome. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed features consistent with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), including radial migration lines in the subcortical white matter and an incidental arachnoid cyst. Notably, this case exhibited a unique presentation with absence of typical TSC findings such as subependymal nodules or cortical tubers. Additionally, precocious puberty, rarely associated with TSC, was observed, suggesting a potential link between hypothalamic lesions and hormonal imbalance. This case underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation in pediatric patients presenting with seemingly unrelated symptoms, as it may unveil underlying conditions necessitating tailored management strategies.
我们报告了一例 6 岁女孩的病例,她最初表现为急性盆腔痛,最终被诊断为处女膜闭锁导致的阴道积血。进一步的检查显示出其他临床特征,包括学习困难、情绪波动和皮肤表现,促使考虑神经皮肤综合征。磁共振成像(MRI)显示符合结节性硬化症(TSC)的特征,包括皮质下白质中的放射状移行线和偶然发现的蛛网膜囊肿。值得注意的是,该病例表现出独特的表现,缺乏典型 TSC 发现,如室管膜下结节或皮质结节。此外,观察到性早熟,这很少与 TSC 相关,表明下丘脑病变和激素失衡之间可能存在潜在联系。这个病例强调了在出现看似无关症状的儿科患者中进行全面评估的重要性,因为这可能揭示需要定制管理策略的潜在疾病。