Sturge-Weber Syndrome in A Neonate: An Unique Presentation

Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract: The Sturge-Weber Syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare vascular neurocutaneous syndrome. It is characterised by port wine stain, seizure, and intracranial calcification. The facial nevus follows the trigeminal nerve in the face .We report a case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome presented in early neonatal period presenting with microcephaly, cranial synostosis, seizure and bilateral port wine stain. Keywords: Sturge-Weber Syndrome, portwine stain , tram-track calcification

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Shubhankar Mishra, Sunil K. Agarwalla, Bikash R. praharaj, Dnyaneshwar R. Potpalle

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Shubhankar Mishra, Sunil K. Agarwalla, Bikash R. praharaj, Dnyaneshwar R. Potpalle (2015). Sturge-Weber Syndrome in A Neonate: An Unique Presentation. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, 3(1), 43-45. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-377923