Spot Diagnosis

Sturge Weber syndrome



Question :
Child presented with convulsions.

Spot diagnosis?

Discussion :
The Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS), also called encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a neurocutaneous disorder with angiomas involving the leptomeninges (leptomeningeal angiomas [LAs]) and skin of the face, typically in the ophthalmic (V1) and maxillary (V2) distributions of the trigeminal nerve. The cutaneous angioma is called a port-wine stain (PWS). Treatment consists of anticonvulsants for seizure control, symptomatic and prophylactic therapy for headache and laser therapy for PWS

Correct Answers : yes  26%

Last Shown : May 2006
 
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