Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Sturge-Weber Syndrome is the association of a port-wine haemangioma in the trigeminal nerve distribution area (predominantly the opthalmic branch) with a vascular malformation of the brain.

Possible associated features include:

• glaucoma
• epilepsy
• mental retardation
• hemiparesis

Management may include neurosurgery.


However, it is worth noting than only around 3% of patients with a facial port-wine stain have Sturge-Weber syndrome.

References
Chen, L. et al. Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Ann Dermatol. 2011; 23(4): 551-553.
Miller, S. Symposium: The Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Proc R Soc Med. 1961; 56(6): 419-421.
Suskauer, S. and Trovato, M. Physiatric findings in individuals with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2010; 89(4): 323-330.