Sturge-Weber syndrome. A case report

Authors

  • Humayun Iqbal Khan
  • Mhammad Faheem Afzal
  • Fariha Anjum
  • Tahir Javed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.16.2.2006.861

Keywords:

Sturge-Weber syndrome

Abstract

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. 

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2017-01-03

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Khan HI, Afzal MF, Anjum F, Javed T. Sturge-Weber syndrome. A case report. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2017Jan.3 [cited 2026Apr.29];16(2):120-2. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/861

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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2006): April - June

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Case Reports

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