Sturge-Weber syndrome
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Sturge–Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare congenital disorder belongs to a group of disorders collectively known as the phakomatoses (“mother-spot†diseases). It consists of congenital hamartomatous malformations that may affect the eye, skin, and central nervous system (CNS) at different times, characterized by the combination of venous angiomas of leptomeninges, face, jaws and oral soft tissues. We hereby report a 14 year old female presented with port wine stain and seizures and was diagnosed as Sturge-Weber syndrome after investigation (MRI). The cooccurrence of Sturge-Weber with facial nevus is 8% only.
Authors and Affiliations
Ravala Siddeswari| Department of General Medicine, Osmania General Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad-500012, Telangana, India., Siddula Manohar| Department of General Medicine, Osmania General Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad-500012, Telangana, India., Thatikala Abhilash| Department of General Medicine, Osmania General Hospital, Afzalgunj, Hyderabad-500012, Telangana, India.
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