For another use of "SGCT", see germ cell tumor. For other similar terms, see SGCA and Sega (disambiguation).
Medical condition
Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
GFAP stained microscopic section of a subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
Specialty
Neuro-Oncology
Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA, SGCA, or SGCT) is a low-grade astrocytic brain tumor (astrocytoma) that arises within the ventricles of the brain.[1] It is most commonly associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Although it is a low-grade tumor, its location can potentially obstruct the ventricles and lead to hydrocephalus.
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