Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case report
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2011, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: The Sturge-Weber Syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare vascular neurocutaneous alteration. The main clinical features of this syndrome are facial vascular cutaneous naevus, usually unilateral, which often follows the outline distribution of trigeminal nerve. Objective: To report a clinical case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome in a 29-yeral-old male patient who presented oral manifestations related to the syndrome. Case report and conclusion: The patient reported that he had presented a cutaneous vascular nevus on the face during childhood as well as epileptic crisis episodes. However, he had no ophthalmic alterations. Sturge-Weber syndrome is a systemic condition commonly affecting ral cavity through vascular lesions, therefore, dentists’ knowledge is extremely important to provide an adequate dental treatment without complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Joanna Conceição, Luiz Santos, Thaís Bahia, Vanessa Silva, Maria Ramos, Mônica Israel
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