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Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences | Volume-3 | Issue-01
Sturge-Weber Syndrome in A Neonate: An Unique Presentation
Shubhankar Mishra, Sunil K. Agarwalla, Bikash R. praharaj, Dnyaneshwar R. Potpalle
Published: Jan. 30, 2015 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sajb.2015.v03i01.009
Pages: 43-45
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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.