Sturge–Weber syndrome and glaucoma

Anbuselvan, Sambavi; Venkatachalam, Paneerselvam

doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_354_21

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“…Furthermore, they can also be manifest as transient stroke, behavioural problems, hemianopsia and hemiplegia. 5 Poor cognitive outcomes have been associated with early onset and high frequency of seizures and bilateral involvement of the brain. This suggests that preventing and controlling seizure is absolutely necessary in such patients.…”

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Sturge-Weber syndrome with massive macroglossia and anterior neck space infection- a case report and review of literature

Iftikhar,

Osama Khalid,

Uzma Ghori

2024

J Pak Med Assoc

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Sturge- Weber syndrome (SWS), is a rare neuro-cutaneous angiomatosis which affects male and females alike. The clinical manifestations include angiomas, haemangiomas of the lips, tongue and palatine region. The oral manifestations are usually unilateral and are susceptible to bleed. Patients can also present with macroglossia and maxillary bone hypertrophy which can lead to malocclusion of the oral cavity. Food accumulation due to occlusion can cause growth of bacteria which can intensify infections and can cause gingival hyperplasia. A case of a middle-aged 39 year old female was reported in the Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi on 2nd of February,2022 with the presenting complaints of intermittent fever and drowsiness for 10 days. On examination she had massive tongue enlargement, drooling, malocclusion, difficulty in eating and breathing. ---Continue

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“…6 If the oral cavity gets involved then it can manifest as macroglossia, maxillary bone hypertrophy, oral mucosal haemangioma and tooth maleruption. 5 Manifest ocular symptoms which are usually ipsilateral to the port wine stain, are seen in 50% of the patients. It can involve the eyelid, cornea, anterior chamber and retina.…”

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confidence: 99%