Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case study

Adv Neonatal Care. 2014 Apr;14(2):96-102. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0000000000000060.

Abstract

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare, congenital neurocutaneous condition (affecting both the skin and the brain) characterized by a facial port-wine stain located specifically on the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve, cerebral vascular abnormalities, and potential eye involvement. The incidence of SWS is approximately 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 infants, and therefore all clinical presentations are important to discuss. This article describes a case presentation of SWS and then discusses the etiology, pathophysiology, management, diagnosis, and prognosis of SWS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cesarean Section
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Small for Gestational Age
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / diagnosis*