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*A cardiac rhabdomyoma can be discovered using [[echocardiography]] in approximately 50% of people with TSC. | *A cardiac rhabdomyoma can be discovered using [[echocardiography]] in approximately 50% of people with TSC. | ||
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* Ultrasound abdomen is used to visualize kidney [[angiomyolipomas]] and cysts | * Ultrasound abdomen is used to visualize kidney [[angiomyolipomas]] and cysts | ||
* Prenatal ultrasound, performed by an [[Obstetric ultrasonography|obstetric sonographer]] specializing in cardiology, can detect a rhabdomyoma after 20 weeks. This rare tumour is a strong indicator of TSC in the child, especially if there is a family history of TSC. | * Prenatal ultrasound, performed by an [[Obstetric ultrasonography|obstetric sonographer]] specializing in cardiology, can detect a rhabdomyoma after 20 weeks. This rare tumour is a strong indicator of TSC in the child, especially if there is a family history of TSC. | ||
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Echocardiography
- A cardiac rhabdomyoma can be discovered using echocardiography in approximately 50% of people with TSC.
Ultrasound
- Ultrasound abdomen is used to visualize kidney angiomyolipomas and cysts
- Prenatal ultrasound, performed by an obstetric sonographer specializing in cardiology, can detect a rhabdomyoma after 20 weeks. This rare tumour is a strong indicator of TSC in the child, especially if there is a family history of TSC.