Asymptomatic patients with cardiac rhabdomyomas require follow-up echocardiogram every 1-3 years along with 12-lead ECG every 3-5 years to monitor for conduction defects. Ungual fibromas are small fleshy tumors occurring under fingernails or toenails and are present in approximately 20% of tuberous sclerosis patients [19]. 1D). TS can affect both sexes and all ethnic groups. ... As many as 40% of women with tuberous sclerosis have pulmonary cysts on chest CT scan. Rheumatology. They may do a CT scan or MRI of the head to look for tumors in the brain. Angiomyolipomas are present in 80% of patients with tuberous sclerosis [37]. India ink etching artifact (arrow, C) is present surrounding mass and kidney but not at the mass-kidney interface. How is tuberous sclerosis diagnosed? Renal angiomyolipomas have abnormal blood vessels that are prone to aneurysm formation and rupture (8). However, mortality can be as high as 40% by age 35 [3]. The patient initially presented 3 years earlier with recurrent seizures. Fig. Unenhanced CT shows multiple, calcified nodules in a periventricular, subependymal distribution bilaterally in dilated lateral ventricles, characteristic of tuberous sclerosis. C, Contrast-enhanced CT image shows lipid-poor left renal angiomyolipoma (arrow). Fig. Tuberous sclerosis: Ultrasound, CT and MRI features of two cases with multiple organ involvement Australasian Radiology, Vol. Given the complexity and variability of penetrance in tuberous sclerosis, a set of recommendations was proposed by a consensus conference in 2012 [69]. Advances have been made in diffusion-tensor imaging and FDG PET for the detection of epileptogenic tubers to guide targeted surgical resection [30, 31]. Pediatric annals 46.4 (2017): e166-e171. We report here on the CT and MR imaging findings of extensive LAM involving the uterus and pelvic cavity, and this was seen as multiple cystic uterine and parauterine masses with internal hemorrhage in a young female with tuberous sclerosis complex. They appear as hypervascular, homogeneously hyperechoic masses at ultra-sound examination. At CT, most angiomyolipomas consist of macroscopic fat and measure less than −20 HU, which is pathognomonic of an angiomyolipoma (Fig. 5B). Fig. At MRI, splenic hamartomas are typically hypointense on T1-weighted and hyperintense on T2-weighted images [66]. Dr. Rice has made several media appearances as part of his ongoing commitment to public education. Tuberous sclerosis (TS), also known as tuberous sclerosis complex or Bourneville disease, is a neurocutaneous disorder (phakomatosis) characterised by the development of multiple benign tumours of the embryonic ectoderm (e.g. The CT features included subependymal nodules in 25 of 26 patients (96%) and calcifications in 23 of 26 (88%). The chromophobe subtype frequently exhibits early weak enhancement and early washout [51]. Fig. They represent disorganized neurons and glial cells and are most commonly visualized in the frontal lobes with parietal, occipital, and temporal lobar occurrence in decreasing order of frequency [23]. 50-90% will be found in the frontal lobes 1. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multisystem autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome that may present at any age (1). However, the diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis can be made earlier or later on the basis of other features that manifest themselves at other ages (Table 1). "CT of sclerotic bone lesions: imaging features differentiating tuberous sclerosis complex with lymphangioleiomyomatosis from sporadic lymphangioleiomymatosis." Approximately one third of cases of tuberous sclerosis are familial and caused by mutations in two tumor suppressor genes, TSC1 and TSC2. Although they are almost exclusively encountered in the setting of tuberous sclerosis, case reports of isolated subependymal giant cell astrocytomas in individuals with no other stigmata of tuberous sclerosis are available 9. “Imaging of tuberous sclerosis complex: a pictorial review.” 4). FDG PET image shows areas of glucose hypometabolism (arrows) corresponding to epileptogenic tubers, which were subsequently resected. The estimated prevalence ranges from one in 6000 to one in 12 000 (,1), and approximately two-thirds of the cases are sporadic (,2). They are usually asymptomatic unless they occur as a contiguous mutation in TSC2 and PKD1 on chromosome 16 (present in 2–3% of patients) in which case the cysts have an early onset of development and cause hypertension or renal failure in early adulthood [48]. We review the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) features of the brain lesions in patients with tuberous sclerosis. Ankle Ligaments on MRI: Appearance of Normal and Injured Ligaments. The renal manifestations of tuberous sclerosis include angiomyolipomas, renal cysts, and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Unenhanced CT image shows retroperitoneal hematoma (thick arrow) adjacent to ruptured lipid-rich angiomyolipoma (thin arrow) with associated anterior displacement of kidney. However, TSC has a wide clinical spectrum and many patients may have minimal symptoms with no neurologic disability (3). Patients present with seizures, varying degrees of mental retardation, and even autism [20]. 45,2 (2017): 706-713. doi:10.1177/0300060516684251, Hatano, Takashi, and Shin Egawa. B, T2-weighted fat-suppressed MR image shows decreased signal intensity throughout lesion (arrow); finding is diagnostic of lipid-rich angiomyolipoma. 8C —38-year-old woman with hepatic manifestation of tuberous sclerosis. It is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous disorder characterized by tumorlike malformations involving many organ systems, including the brain, kidneys, and skin ().The birth incidence of TSC is approximately one in 5000 to 10 000 live births ().The diagnosis of TSC is made clinically. A, Contrast-enhanced CT (A) and T1-weighted gradient-recalled echo in-phase (B) and opposed-phase (C) MR images show lipid-poor angiomyolipoma (arrow, A). The average age at diagnosis of RCC in tuberous sclerosis patients is 28 years, which is 25 years younger than in the general population [50]. Facial angiofibromas, formerly known as adenoma sebaceum, are detected in 75% of patients with tuberous sclerosis, appear as reddish papules, and typically present in a butterfly or malar distribution [18]. Clear cell carcinomas are hypervascular and typically exhibit heterogeneous early enhancement and early washout. Tuberous sclerosis for the Radiologist . “Transarterial embolization for renal angiomyolipomas: A single centre experience in 79 patients.” The Journal of international medical research vol. TSC may affect any human organ with well demarcated benign and noninvasive lesions (2). Cortical tubers and subependymal nodules are noted. Pediatric neurology 49.4 (2013): 255-265. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2013.08.002, Wang, Chengen et al. Synonym: Bournveilles disease. Brain lesions in tuberous sclerosis are of three kinds; cortical tubers, white matter abnormalities, and subependymal nodules. Like renal angiomyolipomas, hepatic angiomyolipomas consist of intratumoral macroscopic fat, which appears echogenic on ultrasound images, has fat attenuation on CT images, and appears as decreased signal intensity on T1-weighted fat-suppressed MR images [63] (Fig. 1B). They most commonly occur in the cerebral white matter of the frontal lobes bilaterally and are characterized as thin straight lines of T2 hyperintensity and T1 isointensity to hypointensity coursing from the periventricular white matter to the cerebral cortex. The pulmonary manifestation of tuberous sclerosis is lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the lymphatics accompanied by cystic changes in the lung parenchyma. Epilepsy is often the most challenging aspect of symptomatic treatment of tuberous sclerosis, given that seizures in these patients are usually refractory to treatment [28]. "Tuberous sclerosis complex: a review." Subependymal tubers are calcified nodules that are adjacent to the ventricular wall and tend to extend into the ventricular lumen (4). Handbook of clinical neurology. Fig. Epileptogenic tubers have an increased apparent diffusion coefficient [30]. Studies have shown a direct correlation between the number of tubers and neurologic symptoms and cognitive impairment [24, 25]. The other two thirds of cases are sporadic and due to spontaneous mutations [4]. Further investigation is needed to evaluate inhibition of the mTOR pathway and to find new pathways for treating this complex and potentially fatal disorder. However, this patient also had multiple lipid-poor angiomyolipomas (thick arrows), yielding diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis. The diagnosis is usually established on the basis of diagnostic criteria related to clinical and/or radiologic findings. Materials and Methods: Institutional review board approval and informed consent were obtained for the HIPAA-compliant study. If either of these criteria is met, treatment consists of resection or embolization. However, the volume of angiomyolipomas increased after discontinuation of therapy. The CT findings in a patient with tuberous sclerosis are described with special emphasis upon the differential diagnosis. They are principally diagnosed in patients under 20 years of age, only occasionally found in older individuals. These cysts increase in size and number over time, giving an enlarged and bosselated appearance to the kidneys. The recommendation was made to perform annual detailed dermatologic and ophthalmologic examinations of patients with known lesions. The mortality rate is as high as 40% by the age of 35 years. 8D —38-year-old woman with hepatic manifestation of tuberous sclerosis. Radiology intrigued Amer following a back injury requiring him to get an MRI. MRI is also useful for the detection of the microscopic fat present in most angiomyolipomas. However, this artifact is not seen at the peripheral margin of an exophytic lipid-rich angiomyolipoma because of a fatfat interface between the mass and adjacent retroperitoneal fat. Asian Journal of Surgery (2020). Fig. 50,1 (2017): 48-54. doi:10.1590/0100-3984.2016.0020, Krueger, Darcy A., et al. 1C). Lymphangioleiomyomatosis exists in as many as 26–39% of women with tuberous sclerosis [53]. Fig. 1B) when they have not yet calcified. The disease course is slowly progressive and can ultimately lead to respiratory failure requiring lung transplant [54]. The patterns of CT attenuation and homogeneity depend on the subtype, microvessel density, and presence of intratumoral necrosis or hemorrhage. 7A). All patients underwent CT; 16 patients underwent both. "Renal angiomyolipoma with tuberous sclerosis complex: How it differs from sporadic angiomyolipoma in both management and care." B, Contrast-enhanced CT (A) and T1-weighted gradient-recalled echo in-phase (B) and opposed-phase (C) MR images show lipid-poor angiomyolipoma (arrow, A). On the other hand, chemical-shift imaging (T1-weighted gradient-recalled echo opposed-phase sequence) shows an India ink etching artifact at the fat-water interface between a lipid-rich angiomyolipoma and normal renal parenchyma [42, 43] (Figs. 3A and 3B). Synonym: Bournveilles disease. Angiomyolipomas are the most common benign solid renal lesion and also the most common fat-containing lesion of the kidneys. 4B —39-year-old woman with lipid-poor angiomyolipoma. Tuberous sclerosis complex–associated lymphangioleiomyomatosis in a 34-year-old woman. CT demonstrates much better the extent of bilateral renal replacement and enlargement by the extensive AMLs. 2A). Fig. The CT findings in a patient with tuberous sclerosis are described with special emphasis upon the differential diagnosis. Serial CT scans have shown subependymal nodules growing into SEGAs [32]. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010 approved everolimus for the treatment of SEGAs. Tuberous sclerosis (TWO-bur-uhs skluh-ROH-sis), also called tuberous sclerosis complex, is an uncommon genetic disorder that causes noncancerous (benign) tumors — unexpected overgrowths of normal tissue — to develop in many parts of the body. The most common signs and symptoms of tuberous sclerosis are known as the classic triad first described by Heinrich Vogt in 1908 [13]. Correct diagnosis of this syndrome is imperative, not only by detecting cutaneous manifestations at physical examination but also by recognizing the characteristic multimodality imaging findings. Angiomyolipomas are the most common benign mesenchymal neoplasm and are composed of varying amounts of fat, smooth muscle, and blood vessels. There are two forms of lymphangioleiomyomatosis: sporadic and associated with tuberous sclerosis. Amer Ahmed is a fourth-year medical student at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. High-resolution CT every 5–10 years was recommended for women at risk of lymphangioleiomyomatosis. The female genital tract is rarely affected by LAM. 2B —Imaging findings of angiomyolipoma. 9 —62-year-old woman with splenic manifestation of tuberous sclerosis. D, 2-year-old boy. In addition, 2–3% of patients with tuberous sclerosis may have multiple renal cysts, given the proximity of the TSC2 gene to one of the genes on chromosome 16p13 that encodes for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease [40]. Fig. For cysts identified at high-resolution CT, annual pulmonary function testing was recommended to evaluate for disease progression. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an inheritable multiorgan disease. 3A —64-year-old woman with renal manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. The diagnosis is usually established on the basis of diagnostic criteria related to clinical and/or radiologic findings. Another finding is sclerotic bone lesions, which can appear as collection of dense, compact bone within the medullary cavity of bone (5). For asymptomatic growing renal angiomyolipomas measuring greater than 3 cm in diameter, first-line treatment consists of mTOR inhibitors (7). Tuberous sclerosis is a phakomatosis with dysplasias and hamartomas frequently affecting the brain, eyes, kidneys, heart, and skin .It may be transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait with variable penetrance , but 60% to 70% of cases occur sporadically.Three different mutations have been associated with the disorder, located on chromosomes 9, 11, and 16 . Fig. A, 32-year-old woman with ruptured angiomyolipoma. B, Unenhanced CT image shows right renal angiomyolipoma (arrow) with attenuation less than 20 HU. Echocardiography every 1–3 years was recommended for pediatric patients to monitor regression or stability of cardiac rhabdomyomas. Similarly, sirolimus and its analogues have been found to be effective in the treatment of dermatologic manifestations [71] of tuberous sclerosis as well as lymphangioleiomyomatosis [72, 73], RCC [74], and renal angiomyolipomas [75–78]. 2B). For this reason, epileptogenic lesions are often treated by surgical resection [29]. 5B —High-risk renal angiomyolipomas. Organs often involved include the skin, brain, retina, heart, kidneys, and lungs (2). An estimated 16–24% of patients with tuberous sclerosis have hepatic angiomyolipomas [60, 61]. The presence of multiple bilateral subependymal nodular nonenhancing hyperdense calcified lesions is relatively characteristic of tuberous sclerosis when combined with the appropriate clinical findings. 6). In 2016, Dr. Rice was nominated and became a semifinalist for a "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator. Fig. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal-dominant disorder. India ink etching artifact (arrow, C) is present surrounding mass and kidney but not at the mass-kidney interface. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis can be observed as multiple thin-walled cysts scattered diffusely and surrounded by normal lung parenchyma [52] (Fig. Evaluating the minority of angiomyolipomas that are lipid poor can also prove to be challenging at MRI because neither intralesional fat suppression nor peripheral India ink etching artifact is noticeable at the angiomyolipoma-kidney interface (Fig. Fig. Based on a presentation at the ARRS 2013 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC. Subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs) are thought to arise from subependymal nodules and are slow-growing, enhancing lesions usually located at the foramen of Monro (Fig. Note that as well as the multiple hepatic cysts, there are two lesions in the liver which are essentially isointense pre-contrast, demonstrate vivid arterial enhancement, and are again isointense in the portovenous phase. Given the rare occurrence of these lesions, there are no published recommendations for follow-up or intervention. Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a relatively rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a variety of hamartomatous lesions in various organs. Fig. This subset of angiomyolipomas is usually biopsied or closely followed. The imaging workup of angiomyolipomas includes ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Figure 2C: Coronal CT image of abdomen with angiomyolipomas (orange arrow) and renal cysts (yellow arrows). We report here on the CT and MR imaging findings of extensive LAM involving the uterus and pelvic cavity, and this was seen as multiple cystic uterine and parauterine masses with internal hemorrhage in a young female with tuberous sclerosis complex. 2C —Imaging findings of angiomyolipoma. If symptomatic, these lesions are usually surgically resected. A, 21-year-old man. Their increased vascularity is due to intralesional red pulp. 7B —Neonate with cardiac manifestations of tuberous sclerosis (Courtesy of Paltiel HJ, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA). Unenhanced CT shows multiple, calcified nodules in a periventricular, subependymal distribution bilaterally in dilated lateral ventricles, characteristic of tuberous sclerosis. C, 2-year-old boy. 2C). Note that as well as the multiple hepatic cysts, there are two lesions in the liver which are essentially isointense pre-contrast, demonstrate vivid arterial enhancement, and are again isointense in the portovenous phase. Vol. A, Unenhanced CT image shows rounded lesion (arrow) that has fat attenuation. Amer is passionate about finance, medicine, and technology. Figure 1. These lesions tend to calcify as the patient ages; 90% are calcified by adulthood [21] (Fig. Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by various abnormalities, including multisystemic hamartomas. Coronal bone algorithm CT image shows focal sclerotic lesions (thin arrows) within multiple vertebral bodies and iliac aspect of sacroiliac joints (arrowhead); these findings are common in tuberous sclerosis and can be mistaken for osseous metastatic disease. What are the important findings seen on these CT images? Bone cysts are most commonly visualized in the phalanges of the hands and feet [68]. Fig. It is due to mutation in the genes TSC1 or TSC2. Cystic Hepatic Lesions: A Review and an Algorithmic Approach, Review. The splenic manifestations of tuberous sclerosis are hamartomas, which are exceedingly rare. Renal cysts are also common findings of TSC and the combination of renal cysts and angiomyolipomas is characteristic of TSC (4). (A) Posteroanterior chest radiograph shows a moderate-sized right pneumothorax (arrow).There is a fine reticular pattern most prominent in the lower zones. If no lung cysts are appreciated on CT, then repeat imaging is done every 5-10 years. Coronal maximum-intensity-projection CT angiogram shows large aneurysm (arrow) arising from angiomyolipoma. As such, there are currently no recommendations for follow-up or intervention. The majority of cases of tuberous sclerosis (approximately 2/3's) are sporadic, and an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern has been demonstrated in the remainder 4. Hepatic angiomyolipomas pose a theoreticical risk of rupture, although spontaneous rupture and hemorrhage are exceedingly rare; only a few articles have described this phenomenon [64, 65]. 42, No. An 11-year-old girl with a medical history of eczema and myopia presented for imaging with a primary complaint of right hand pain and hypothenar swelling. 88% are associated with calcification, … Pictorial Review of Tuberous Sclerosis in Various Organs. Renal angiomyolipomas are the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with tuberous sclerosis. Keywords: angiomyolipoma, hamartoma, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, subependymal nodule, tuberous sclerosis. C, T1-weighted gradient-recalled echo in-phase (C) and opposed-phase (D) MR images show area of homogeneous high signal intensity (arrow, C) of fat with India ink etching artifact (arrowhead, D) at interface between lipid-rich angiomyolipoma and normal liver parenchyma. However, for the sake of completeness, the dermatologic manifestations, which are observed only at physical examination and prompt subsequent radiologic workup, must be understood. 5C —High-risk renal angiomyolipomas. However, the age at onset is much younger, and RCC in these patients tends to grow more slowly (Fig. Most renal angiomyolipomas are asymptomatic. Conversely, only 5.8% of hepatic angiomyolipomas have been found to be associated with tuberous sclerosis [62]. CT clearly demonstrates calcified subependymal nodules. CT image shows calcified subependymal nodules in right caudothalamic groove (arrow) and posterolateral to right thalamus (arrowhead). Several studies have shown promising results regarding the use of the mTOR inhibitor sirolimus in both animal and human models. CT brain reveals characterstic subependymal nodules and CT chest shows lung cysts. A great deal of attention has been directed at the discovery of up-regulation of the mTOR pathway in tuberous sclerosis as a potential therapeutic target [70]. All patients underwent CT; 16 patients underwent both. A, Prenatal ultrasound image shows multiple echogenic intracardiac masses (arrows). These tubers are noted to be hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted and FLAIR images (Fig. Papillary carcinomas tend to be hypovascular, usually enhancing in a gradual manner. A well-defined rounded contour deformity may be the only finding. Fig. More frequent examinations were recommended for patients known to have SEGAs or angiomyolipomas with progressive growth. 2A —Imaging findings of angiomyolipoma. As described by Roach et al. Figure 2A: Axial CT image of abdomen with angiomyolipomas (orange arrows). Tuberous Sclerosis. 3B —64-year-old woman with renal manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. A distinguishing ultra-sound feature is that 30% of angiomyolipomas exhibit posterior acoustic shadowing. Potential complications include recurrent pneumothoraces and chylous pleural effusions or ascites. This risk can be attributed to an increased risk of rupture or hemorrhage (Fig. Renal angiomyolipomas occur in about 75 to 80% of patients over the age of 10 years (4). skin, eyes, and nervous system). 1A —CNS manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. The most common radiographic manifestations are: 1. cortical or subependymal tubersand white matter abnormalities 2. renal angiomyolipomas 3. cardiac rhabdomyoma(s) 1. cortical/subcortical tubers: 50% are in the frontal lobe; high T2 and low T1 with only 10% of tubers showing enhancement; frequently calcify after two years of age 2. subependymal hamartomas 2.1. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the radiologic manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. With a phenotype not unlike that of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, renal cysts in this younger subset of tuberous sclerosis patients are multiple and anechoic at ultra-sound. Although rare, association of tuberous sclerosis with pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) have been documented. Like renal angiomyolipomas, splenic hamartomas also are at increased risk of rupture or hemorrhage, although this complication is not frequently observed [67]. The papillary subtype also tends to contain calcifications. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an inheritable multiorgan disease. 5A) of angiomyolipomas larger than 4 cm and aneurysms larger than 5 mm occurring within these tumors [46] (Fig. These skin lesions are usually discovered in infancy or early childhood and appear as lighter patches of skin. B, 5-year-old boy. (A) Posteroanterior chest radiograph shows a moderate-sized right pneumothorax (arrow).There is a fine reticular pattern most prominent in the lower zones. 1B —CNS manifestations of tuberous sclerosis. Classically, TS demonstrates a triad of clinical features (Vogt triad): mental retardation, epilepsy, and adenoma sebaceum. SEGAs cause obstructive hydrocephalus because of their size and location [34, 35]. Incidence of RCC in tuberous sclerosis patients is similar to that in general population, but age at onset is much earlier as in this patient's case. A, Ultrasound image shows 3-cm angiomyolipoma appearing as hyperechoic mass (arrows) in midportion of left kidney. The significance of these findings is unknown. 5C). Renal Angiomyolipoma: Radiologic Classification and Imaging Features According to the Amount of Fat, Review. Coronal contrast-enhanced CT image shows cystic RCC (arrowhead). Tuberous sclerosis typically presents in the first decade of life and has a reported incidence of 1:6000-12000 1with intracranial involvement in the vast majority of patients, mainly cortical tubers or subependymal nodules. In figure 2D, we can appreciate the subependymal tubers indicated by the red arrows. CT demonstrates much better the extent of bilateral renal replacement and enlargement by the extensive AMLs. 4A —39-year-old woman with lipid-poor angiomyolipoma. Tuberous Sclerosis Reviewed by Sumer Sethi on Monday, November 23, 2009 Rating: 5 Introduction. However, given the overlap of sonographic characteristics with RCC, which presents as a homogeneously hyperechoic mass 10% of the time, ultrasound may not be the ideal diagnostic tool. Therefore, lipid-poor angiomyolipomas cannot be reliably differentiated from RCC and other renal tumors, such as oncocytomas. Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a relatively rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a variety of hamartomatous lesions in various organs. Because of the relative conspicuity of calcium, CT is the preferred imaging modality for identifying subependymal nodules when an adult with undiagnosed tuberous sclerosis has subtle neurologic symptoms. These are classical findings of tuberous sclerosis. "Minnie" Award for the Most Effective Radiology Educator. Radiology 254.3 (2010): 851-857. doi:10.1148/radiol.09090227, Von Ranke, Felipe Mussi et al. TSC1 is located on chromosome 9q34 and encodes the protein hamartin [5]. Shagreen patches usually present as areas of thick leathery skin with a pebbly texture in the lumbosacral region and are observed approximately 50% of the time [19]. Currently, there is no cure for TSC, however, the International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Group proposes the following recommendations for clinical management. 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