Sturge-Weber syndrome. A case report
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Sturge-Weber syndromeAbstract
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs sporadically with a frequency of 1:50,000. It is characterized by facial nevus, seizures, hemiparesis, intracranial calcification and mental retardation. We report here a case of Sturge-Weber syndrome who presented with features suggestive of this syndrome having facial nevus extending to other half of the face, as well. Supportive treatment was offered.ÂReferences
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