Pulsatile varicose veins: an uncommon presentation of a common condition / Varizes pulsáteis: uma apresentação incomum de uma condição comum

Abstract Varicose veins of the lower limbs are common. However, pulsatile varicose veins are unusual. They could be an indicator of a sinister underlying pathology, such as severe cardiac dysfunction. It is easy to miss these rare cases during clinical workup, which can result in futile treatment with potentially dangerous consequences. In this report, we describe 2 cases of pulsatile varicose veins that highlight different etiologies and management strategies for this condition.

Resumo Varizes dos membros inferiores são comuns. Entretanto, varizes pulsáteis são raras, podendo ser indicadoras de uma patologia subjacente sombria como disfunção cardíaca grave. É fácil deixar passar esses casos raros durante exames clínicos, o que pode resultar em tratamento fútil com consequências potencialmente perigosas. Neste relato, descrevemos dois casos de varizes pulsáteis que evidenciam as diferentes etiologias e estratégias de manejo para essa condição.

Heterocromia de íris: uma revisão das condições que podem afetar a pigmentação iridiana / Heterochromia: a review of conditions that may affect iris pigmentation

RESUMO A íris é responsável pela cor dos olhos. Ela ainda realiza o controle da quantidade de luz que penetra no olho pela pupila. Variações nos genes de cada indivíduo, além da quantidade e da qualidade de melanina na íris, determinam a cor dos olhos. A heterocromia é caracterizada por diferenças na coloração da íris de um mesmo indivíduo, sendo, na maioria das vezes, benigna. Existem basicamente três tipos de heterocromia de íris: central, setorial e completa. A heterocromia de íris pode ter como causa alterações genéticas e congênitas, relacionadas ou não a síndromes específicas, como a de Sturge-Weber, a de Waardenburg, a de Parry-Romberg e a de Horner congênita. Há também causas adquiridas, como doenças ou lesões, trauma ocular e corpos estranhos intraoculares, uso de certas medicações tópicas, siderose ocular, irites ou uveítes como a síndrome uveítica de Fuchs, dentre outras. Diante de um paciente com heterocromia de íris, deve-se entender o contexto e o curso clínico desse sinal, pois pode se tratar de uma alteração de pigmentação benigna ou existir uma doença base em curso, que requer terapêutica específica. Este artigo de revisão de literatura visa abordar as principais etiologias relacionadas à heterocromia de íris, além de discorrer sobre a anatomia e a fisiologia da coloração iridiana e sobre a fisiopatologia de suas possíveis alterações.

ABSTRACT The iris is responsible for eye color and controls the amount of light that enters the eye through the pupil. Variation in each individual's genes, besides the quantity and quality of melanin in the iris, determine eye color. Heterochromia is characterized by different colors of irises in the same individual, and it is benign in most cases. There are basically three types of heterochromia: central, partial and complete. Heterochromia can be caused by genetic and congenital alterations, which may or may not be related to specific conditions, such as Sturge-Weber syndrome, Waardenburg syndrome, Parry-Romberg syndrome and congenital Horner syndrome. It may be associated to acquired causes like diseases or injuries, such as eye trauma and intraocular foreign bodies, use of some topical medications, ocular siderosis, iritis or uveitis, such as Fuchs´ uveitis, among others. When assessing a patient with heterochromia, one must understand the context and clinical course of this signal, since it may be a benign pigmentation disorder or there may be an underlying disease, which requires specific therapy. This literature review article was set out to address the main etiologies related to heterochromia, in addition to describing the anatomy and physiology of the iris color and the pathophysiology of possible alterations.

Dental care challenges in Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case report / Desafios do tratamento odontológico na síndrome de Sturge-Weber: relato de caso

Introduction: Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare condition characterized by facial capillary malformation, involves ocular, neurological, and cutaneous alterations. Associated with unilateral characteristic port-wine stains, gingival growth and purple-red coloration. Aim: his case aims to report dental treatment challenges in patients with SWS and importance of oral health maintenance in these individuals. Case report: a 20-year-old woman with an established diagnosis of SWS, presented bad breath and spontaneous gingival bleeding, with gingival growth and reddish-purple spots spread to labial and alveolar mucosa, tongue, and palate. Conditioning of the patient's oral environment by supra and subgingival scraping, dental unit extraction was performed. A conservative treatment plan was adopted for management adequacy of oral environment owing to possible complications inherent to the condition. Conclusion: it is important to emphasize the importance of dental surgeon's performance in relation to a multidisciplinary health team, as well as cooperation of patient, to obtain better results from the proposed therapy.

Introdução: a síndrome de Sturge-Weber (SSW) é uma condição rara caracterizada por malformação capilar facial, envolve alterações oculares, neurológicas e cutâneas. Associada a manchas unilaterais características do vinho do porto, crescimento gengival e coloração vermelho-púrpura. Objetivo: este caso tem como objetivo relatar desafios do tratamento odontológico em pacientes com SSW e a importância da manutenção da saúde bucal nesses indivíduos. Relato de caso: paciente do sexo feminino, 20 anos, com diagnóstico estabelecido de SSW, apresentou mau hálito e sangramento gengival espontâneo, com crescimento gengival e manchas roxas avermelhadas espalhadas pela mucosa labial e alveolar, língua e palato. Condicionamento do ambiente oral do paciente por raspagem supra e subgengival, foi realizada extração da unidade dental. Foi adotado um plano de tratamento conservador para adequação do manejo do ambiente bucal devido a possíveis complicações inerentes à condição. Conclusão: é importante enfatizar a importância do desempenho do cirurgião-dentista em relação a uma equipe multidisciplinar de saúde, bem como a cooperação do paciente, para obter melhores resultados com a terapia proposta.

Síndrome de Sturge-Weber: revisión de la literatura / Sturge-Weber syndrome: literature review

El síndrome de Sturge-Weber es un trastorno neurocutáneo, congénito, esporádico e infrecuente que afecta aproximadamente a 1 de cada 20 000 a 50 0000 nacidos vivos y que se relaciona con una mutación genética activadora somática en GNAQ. Clínicamente se caracteriza por la presencia de una mácula en vino de Oporto en la piel de territorio trigeminal, angiomatosis leptomeníngea y glaucoma. Puede asociarse a diferentes manifestaciones clínicas, de las cuales las crisis epilépticas representan la manifestación neurológica más frecuente que se asocia a un deterioro cognitivo importante en estos pacientes. En el presente artículo se realiza una revisión descriptiva de la literatura sobre los aspectos etiológicos, fisiopatológicos, de clasificación, clínicos, diagnósticos y del tratamiento del síndrome de Sturge-Weber.

Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare, sporadic, congenital neurocutaneous disorder affecting approximately 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 live births that is associated with a somatic activating gene mutation in GNAQ. Clinically it is characterized by the presence of a port wine stain on the skin of trigeminal territory, leptomeningeal angiomatosis and glaucoma. It can be associated with different clinical manifestations, of which the epileptic seizures represents the most frequent neurological manifestation associated with significant cognitive impairment in these patients. This article makes a descriptive review of the literature on the etiological, pathophysiological, classification, clinical, diagnostic and treatment aspects of Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Síndrome Sturge-Weber. Revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso / Sturge-Weber syndrome. Literature review about a case / Síndrome de Sturge-Weber. Revisão de literatura sobre um caso

RESUMEN Introducción: Entre las hamartoblastosis se reconoce el síndrome de Sturge-Weber (SSW), cuyo diagnóstico es inusual y complejo su tratamiento. Objetivo: Socializar la experiencia en la atención a un paciente pediátrico con síndrome de Sturge-Weber en el Hospital Pediátrico Docente "General Pedro Agustín Pérez" de Guantánamo. Método: Se presentó un paciente preescolar, sin antecedentes familiares de interés. Al mes de nacido fue operado de glaucoma congénito. Durante el primer año de vida presentó retardo del desarrollo psicomotor y movimientos involuntarios considerados convulsiones tónico-clónicas. Se revisó la literatura para transmitir a la comunidad médica, de modo particular, a estudiantes de medicina y médicos generales, información para lograr un diagnóstico y un seguimiento adecuado de esta afección. Resultados: Según las manifestaciones clínicas, examen físico mediante el método clínico y los resultados de los exámenes complementarios, se planteó el diagnóstico de síndrome neurocutáneo, de modo particular un SSW. Se aplicó tratamiento con diazepam y al persistir la crisis, fenitoína. La primera clasificación de los síndromes neurocutáneos la realizó Jan Van der Hoeve, que acuñó el término facomatosis. Es un trastorno neurológico congénito, no hereditario aunque hay descrito casos familiares, poco común pero frecuente respecto a otros síndromes neurocutáneos. Se estima una incidencia de 5 x 100,000 nacidos vivos. Afecta a todos los grupos étnicos y ambos sexos. Conclusiones: No siempre hay relación entre la gravedad de las manifestaciones cutáneas, neurológicas y oculares del SSW con las alteraciones cerebrales. Es importante el examen físico para establecer el diagnóstico oportuno y evitar futuras secuelas y complicaciones.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Sturge-Weber syndrome (SSW) is recognized among hamartoblastosis, whose diagnosis is unusual and complex treatment. Objective: To socialize the experience in the care of a pediatric patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome at the "General Pedro Agustín Pérez" Pediatric Teaching Hospital in Guantanamo. Method: A preschool patient was presented, with no family history of interest. One month after birth, he underwent congenital glaucoma surgery. During the first year of life he presented retardation of psychomotor development and involuntary movements considered tonic-clonic seizures. Literature was reviewed to transmit to the medical community, in particular, to medical students and general practitioners, information to achieve a diagnosis and adequate follow-up of this condition. Results: According to the clinical manifestations, physical examination by means of the clinical method and the results of the complementary examinations, the diagnosis of neurocutaneous syndrome was proposed, in particular a SSW. Treatment with diazepam was applied and when the crisis persisted, phenytoin. The first classification of neurocutaneous syndromes was carried out by Jan Van der Hoeve, who coined the term phacomatosis. It is a congenital neurological disorder, not inherited although there have been family cases described, uncommon but frequent compared to other neurocutaneous syndromes. An incidence of 5 x 100,000 live births is estimated. It affects all ethnic groups and both sexes. Conclusions: There is not always a relationship between the severity of cutaneous, neurological and ocular manifestations of SSW with brain disorders. The physical examination is important to establish the timely diagnosis and avoid future sequelae and complications.

RESUMO Introdução: A síndrome de Sturge-Weber (SSW) é reconhecida entre as hamartoblastose, cujo diagnóstico é tratamento incomum e complexo. Objetivo: Socializar a experiência no atendimento de um paciente pediátrico com síndrome de Sturge-Weber no Hospital Pediátrico "General Pedro Agustín Pérez" em Guantánamo. Método: Foi apresentado um paciente pré-escolar, sem histórico familiar de interesse. Um mês após o nascimento, ele foi submetido a uma cirurgia de glaucoma congênito. Durante o primeiro ano de vida, apresentou retardo no desenvolvimento psicomotor e movimentos involuntários considerados convulsões tônico-clônicas. A literatura foi revisada para transmitir à comunidade médica, em particular aos estudantes de medicina e clínicos gerais, informações para obter um diagnóstico e acompanhamento adequado dessa condição. Resultados: De acordo com as manifestações clínicas, o exame físico por meio do método clínico e os resultados dos exames complementares, foi proposto o diagnóstico de síndrome neurocutânea, em particular um SSW. O tratamento com diazepam foi aplicado e, quando a crise persistiu, fenitoína. A primeira classificação das síndromes neurocutâneas foi realizada por Jan Van der Hoeve, que cunhou o termo facomatose. É um distúrbio neurológico congênito, não herdado, embora haja casos familiares descritos, incomum, mas frequente em comparação com outras síndromes neurocutâneas. É estimada uma incidência de 5 x 100.000 nascidos vivos. Afeta todos os grupos étnicos e ambos os sexos. Conclusões: Nem sempre existe relação entre a gravidade das manifestações cutâneas, neurológicas e oculares da SSW com distúrbios cerebrais. O exame físico é importante para estabelecer o diagnóstico oportuno e evitar futuras sequelas e complicações.

Síndrome de Stuger- Weber (SSW) Experiencia en cuatro pacientes con episodios de déficit motor transitorio (DM) / Stuger-Weber syndrome (SSW) Experience in four patients with episodes of transient motor deficit (DM)

El síndrome de Sturge Weber es un trastorno neurocutáneo congénito, esporádico, causado por una mutación somática activadora en el gen GNAQ, con una incidencia de uno cada 20.000-50.000 nacidos. Se caracteriza por la presencia de una mancha facial color vino de Oporto, angiomatosis leptomeníngea y glaucoma. La manifestación neurológica más común son las convulsiones, que suelen comenzar en los primeros meses de vida. Un 25% de los pacientes con angioma leptomeníngeo desarrolla episodios de déficit motor (EDM), que pueden durar entre horas y días en recuperarse totalmente. Los estudios de neuroimagen permiten visualizar la angiomatosis leptomeníngea, ayudando al diagnóstico del síndrome de Sturge Weber. El pronóstico de la enfermedad dependerá de la extensión de la malformación leptomeníngea y del grado de afectación ocular. Existe consenso de que el uso de aspirina (AAS) a bajas dosis es bien tolerado, seguro y reduce el número de convulsiones y EDM, mejorando el pronóstico neurológico a largo plazo de estos pacientes

Sturge-Weber syndrome is a sporadic congenital neurocutaneous disorder caused by a somatic activating mutation in GNAQ; it affects 1 in every 20,000 to 50,000 newborns. It is characterized by a facial Portwine stain, leptomeningeal angiomatosis, and glaucoma. Seizures are the most common neurological manifestation and typically present in the first months of life. 25% of patients with leptomeningeal angiomatosis develop stroke like epsisodes, transient motor deficit lasting hours to days up to recovery. Neuroimaging studies show leptomeningeal angiomatosis, supporting diagnosis. Prognosis depends on the extent of leptomeningeal involvement and the severity of the glaucoma.There is a consensus that low-dose aspirin is safe, well tolerated and reduces seizures and stroke like episodes in Sturge-Weber syndrome patients. Low-dose aspirin may improve Sturge-Weber syndrome patients' neurologic outcomes

Thrombosis of a Long-Segment Aneurysm from the Iliac to Popliteal Artery Associated with Arteriovenous Malformation and Varicose Veins

A 58-year-old male patient with severe claudication due to thrombosis of the left ilio-femoro-popliteal artery aneurysm. He also had a venous stasis ulcer with a history of multiple embolotherapy of arteriovenous malformation. Duplex sonography revealed reflux and varicose veins of the left great saphenous vein (GSV). A sequential bypass surgery was performed that consisted of excision of the left external iliac and common femoral artery aneurysm, external iliac to deep femoral interposition with an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene graft, and femoro-posterior tibial artery bypass with the reversed left GSV. Symptoms of claudication were alleviated and the chronic ulcer was healed in time. To our knowledge, this is the first report of successful bypass in a patient with arterial aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, and venous insufficiency that can be diagnosed as an atypical case of Parkes Weber syndrome. Long-term follow-up is needed to define the fate of aneurysms and varicose vein graft.

Utilidad del método clínico en el diagnóstico de algunos síndromes genéticos / Use fulness of the clinical method for diagnosing a group of clinical syndromes

Introducción: El método científico es un método general, constituido por varias etapas necesarias en el desarrollo de toda investigación científica. Es la forma de abordar la realidad y estudiar los fenómenos de la naturaleza, para descubrir su esencia y sus interrelaciones. El método clínico es la aplicación particular del método científico en el ejercicio de la práctica médica, y en las condiciones económicas actuales prevalecientes a nivel mundial resulta de inestimable valor su aplicación por las ventajas que reporta desde ese punto de vista, así como también por el bienestar del paciente que no es sometido a innecesarios y costosos procedimientos diagnósticos. Objetivo: Proporcionar al personal médico los criterios clínicos para lograr, mediante el uso del método clínico, el diagnóstico de algunos síndromes genéticos; los que han sido elaborados luego de una exhaustiva delineación clínica de estos. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión de los textos básicos de genética clínica y sindromología con independencia del año de su publicación y se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos Medline, Lilacs y Cochrane en el periodo comprendido entre 2012 y 2016. Conclusiones: Fueron reflejados los criterios establecidos para el diagnóstico clínico de catorce síndromes genéticos(AU)

Introduction: The scientific method is a general method which consists of several stages necessary for the development of all scientific research. It is the way to approach reality and to study the phenomena of nature, to discover their essence and interrelations. The clinical method is the particular application of the scientific method in the medical practice, and in the current economic conditions prevailing worldwide, its application is of inestimable value because of the advantages it brings from that point of view, as well as for the well-being of the patient, who would not be subjected to unnecessary and expensive diagnostic procedures. Objective: To provide the medical personnel with the clinical criteria to achieve, through the use of the clinical method, the diagnosis of some genetic syndromes. Such criteria have been elaborated after an exhaustive clinical description of those conditions. Methods: A review of basic texts of clinical genetics and syndromology was carried out regardless the year of publication. A search was carried out in the databases Medline, Lilacs and Cochrane, in the period between 2012 and 2016. Conclusions: The criteria established for the clinical diagnosis of fourteen genetic syndromes have been presented(AU)

RASA1-Related Parkes Weber Syndrome in a Neonate

Parkes Weber syndrome is a rare congenital vascular anomaly, related to the RAS p21 protein activator 1 (RASA1) gene. It is characterized by capillary cutaneous malformations, bony and soft tissue hyperplasia, and multiple arteriovenous fistulas throughout the affected upper or lower extremity. These arteriovenous fistulas can be associated with life-threatening complications such as bleeding, thrombosis, and high output heart failure. In this report, we present a neonate who had a disproportionately hypertrophied left upper limb with port-wine stain, dystrophy of the left humerus, and hypertrophy of the left clavicle on X-ray, and arteriovenous malformation and massive dilatation of the left subclavian artery on magnetic resonance angiography. Exome sequencing analysis revealed a novel heterozygous splicing mutation (c.1776+2T>A) in the RASA1 gene. To the best of our knowledge, this report is the first case of RASA1-related Parkes Weber syndrome in Korea.

Sturge-Weber Syndrome in a 23-year old Nigerian male: A case report

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS, also called encephalofacial or encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis) is a neurocutaneous syndrome, characterized by the association of facial port-wine hemangiomas in the trigeminal nerve distribution area, with a vascular malformation of the brain (leptomeningeal angioma) with or without glaucoma. Herein, we reported Sturge-Weber syndrome in a 23-year-old man, who presented wi-th a right portwine hemangiomas, ipsilateral iris hyperchromia, suspected choroidalhaemangioma and glaucoma

Klippel-Trenaunay and Parkes-Weber syndromes: two case reports / Síndromes de Klippel-Trenaunay e Parkes-Weber: dois relatos de caso

Abstract Parkes-Weber syndrome is a congenital vascular disease that comprises capillary, venous, lymphatic, and arteriovenous malformations. Although Parkes-Weber syndrome is a clinically distinct entity with serious complications, it is still frequently misdiagnosed as Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, which consists of a triad of malformations involving the capillary, venous, and lymphatic vessels, without arteriovenous fistulas. Both syndromes are generally diagnosed with Doppler ultrasound and confirmed by magnetic resonance angiography. The aim of this study is to describe one case of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, in a 36-year-old patient, and one case of Parkes-Weber syndrome, in a 21-year-old patient. We review the literature in order to discuss the possible causes and consequences of these diseases related to venous hypertension and angiodysplasia, taking a clearer approach to their differences, and discussing their treatment.

Resumo A síndrome de Parkes-Weber é uma doença vascular congênita que consiste em malformações capilares, venosas, linfáticas e arteriovenosas. Embora seja uma entidade clinicamente distinta com complicações graves, essa síndrome ainda é frequentemente diagnosticada erroneamente como síndrome de Klippel-Trenaunay, que consiste em uma tríade de má formação nos vasos capilares, venosos e linfáticos, sem fístula arteriovenosa. Ambas as síndromes são geralmente diagnosticadas através de ultrassom Doppler e confirmadas pela angiografia por ressonância magnética. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever um caso de síndrome de Klippel-Trenaunay em um paciente de 36 anos de idade e um caso de síndrome de Parkes-Weber em uma paciente de 21 anos. A literatura foi revisada com o objetivo de discutir as possíveis causas e consequências dessa doença e sua associação à hipertensão venosa e angiodisplasia. O presente trabalho também levanta discussão a respeito das diferenças sintomatológicas de ambas as síndromes e seus respectivos tratamentos.

Angiomatosis encefalotrigeminal o síndrome de Sturge-Weber. A propósito de un caso / Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis or Sturge-Weber syndrome. A propos of a case

El síndrome de Sturge-Weber consiste, en su forma completa, en la asociación de anomalías cerebrales, cutáneas y oculares. Desde el punto de vista clínico, se caracteriza por una mancha color vino en la cara, epilepsia, retraso mental, otras manifestaciones neurológicas deficitarias y glaucoma. Se presentó el caso de un paciente de 9 años de edad, masculino, piel negra, producto de parto eutócico, con peso de 4 200 g y antecedentes patológicos perinatales de cianosis, constatándose desde el nacimiento varios hemangiomas faciales. Al examen físico se confirma en cara y cráneo, una frente huidiza con presencia del hemangioma facial o hemangioma coroideo, glaucoma unilateral izquierdo, micrognatia. Se precisó mala oclusión dentaria, y en las extremidades superiores una clinodactilia del quinto dedo. Además, tiene el tronco asimétrico, retraso mental severo y aparecen cuadros convulsivos tónico-clónicos que repiten frecuentemente. Teniendo en cuenta todos estos elementos se comienza a sospechar el posible diagnóstico de un síndrome de Sturge-Weber (AU).

The Sturge-Weber syndrome is, in its complete form, the association of ocular, cutaneous and cerebral anomalies. From the clinical point of view, it is characterized by a wine-color spot on the face, epilepsy, mental retardation, other neurological deficit manifestations and glaucoma. We presented the case of a male, black patient, aged 9 years, who was born by eutocic delivery, with 4 200 g weight, and perinatal symptoms of cyanosis, finding several facial hemangioma from the moment of birth. At the physical examination, it was confirmed on the face and crania, evasive forehead with facial hemangioma or choroidal hemangioma, left unilateral glaucoma, micrognathia. Dental malocclusion was stated and clinodactyly of the fifth finger. Besides that, he has an asymmetric trunk, severe mental retardation and tonic-clonic convulsive episodes frequently repeated. Taking into account all these elements we began to suspect the possible diagnosis of a Sturge-Weber syndrome (AU).

Clinical Presentation and the Treatment of Glaucoma in Patients with a Facial Port-wine Stain

PURPOSE: To characterize the development of glaucoma, age of glaucoma onset, and treatments for patients with a facial port-wine stain (PWS). METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of the medical records of 58 patients (116 eyes) with facial PWS between January 2000 and August 2016. We noted patients' age at the initial examination, cup-to-disc ratio, corneal diameter, occurrence of ocular hypertension, development of glaucoma, age of glaucoma onset, and treatments. We compared the clinical features of eyes that developed glaucoma with those that did not develop glaucoma. Among those eyes with glaucoma, we investigated the differences between eyes that underwent surgery and those that did not undergo surgery. RESULTS: Among the 58 patients with a facial PWS (116 eyes), glaucoma was diagnosed in 38 patients (46 eyes; 39.66%). Of these, 26 patients (27 eyes; 58.69%) underwent glaucoma surgery. PWS-associated glaucoma usually developed by the age of 2 years (85.61%). In all patients, glaucoma developed on the same side of the face as the PWS. Of the 58 patients, 19 (32.76%) showed neurological symptoms, including seizures, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, or hemiplegia, and 32 (55.17%) were diagnosed with Sturge-Weber syndrome. The mean number of glaucoma surgeries was 1.55 ± 0.93. The initial surgery included trabeculectomy (7 eyes), trabeculotomy (5 eyes), combined trabeculotomy/trabeculectomy (13 eyes), and aqueous drainage device insertion (2 eyes). The mean age at the first surgery was 35.14 ± 50.91 months. In 18 of 27 eyes (66.67%), the postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) was controlled to below 21 mmHg, but 9 eyes (33.33%) showed elevated IOP and required a reoperation. CONCLUSIONS: PWS can be accompanied by ocular hypertension or glaucoma, so patients require regular ophthalmic examinations. When glaucoma occurs, it often does not respond to medication, making it difficult in some cases to control the IOP, so appropriate glaucoma surgery is necessary.

Síndrome de Parkes Weber en una infante / Parkes Weber syndrome in a child

Se describe el caso clínico de una infante de 4 años de edad atendida inicialmente en el Servicio de Pediatría del Hospital el Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social de Ibarra, de la Repúblicade Ecuador y luego en el de Cirugía Vascular, donde se le diagnosticó síndrome de Parkes Weber.

The case report of a 4 years child is described assisted initially in the Pediatrics Service of the Social Security Ecuadorian Institute Hospital of Ibarra in Ecuador Republic and then in the Vascular Surgery Service, where she was diagnosed Parkes Weber syndrome.

Síndrome de Sturge Weber: relato de caso / Sturge-Weber Syndrome: a case report

A Síndrome de Sturge-Weber é uma síndrome rara, não hereditária e de etiologia desconhecida. É caracterizada por proliferações vasculares harmatomatosas, nos tecidos do cérebro e face e ocorre em cerca de 1/50.000 nascimentos. Este trabalho relata o caso de uma paciente de 7 anos com Síndrome de Sturge-Weber e aborda as etapas de seu tratamento junto com uma equipe multidisciplinar na APAE-Santo Ângelo, de 2001 até 2009(AU)

The Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare, nonhereditary syndrome of unknown etiology. It is characterized by hamartomatous vascular proliferations in the brain and face tissues and occurs in about 1/50,000 live births. This paper reports the case of a 7-year-old patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome, and addresses the steps for its treatment with a multidisciplinary team in the APAE-Santo Ângelo from 2001 until 2009(AU)

Bilateral Sturge-Weber syndrome and glaucoma controlled with ahmed valve implant

Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a rare neuro-oculocutaneous disorder. The authors describe the case of a 13 years old boy, presented with bilateral Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma. Surgical treatment with Ahmed valve implantation in both eyes was carried out achieving lower levels of intraocular pressure.

A síndrome de Sturge-Weber trata-se de uma doença neuro-óculocutânea rara. Os autores relatam o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, de 13 anos de idade, que se apresentou com Síndrome de Sturge-Weber bilateral e glaucoma. Foi realizado o tratamento cirúrgico com implante de válvula de Ahmed em ambos os olhos e alcançado a redução da pressão intraocular bilateral.

Determining the Cause of Natural Death: A Case of Previously Unknown Sturge-Weber Syndrome / 대한법의학회지

In some cases, it is difficult to determine a single cause of death even after conducting full autopsy and additional tests. A 49-year-old man, reportedly having diabetes mellitus, was found unconscious by his mother and revealed to be dead. He had several contusions all over his body, including the right periocular area, but they did not appear fatal. A focal area of polymicrogyria and cortical dysplasia was found on the right preoccipital notch, accompanied with dystrophic calcification and leptomeningeal angiomatosis. These findings were considered indicative of Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare neurocutaneous disorder, of atypical type without facial lesions. Blood level of beta-hydroxybutyrate was 859 microg/mL, implying that he also had diabetic ketoacidosis. His ketoacidosis may not have been corrected appropriately because of status epilepticus in association with brain lesion, resulting in his death, but neither direct evidence nor statement was obtained. In cases with several apparent causes of death, the examiner's assumption should be based not on imagination but on evidence, and logic should not be overlooked. It is more helpful for the investigators or the bereaved to obtain more detailed information rather than come to a hasty conclusion.

Severe Rhabdomyolysis in Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis Type IIb associated with Sturge-Weber Syndrome / 대한중환자의학회지

Phacomatosis pigmentovascularis (PPV) is a rare syndrome characterized by concurrent nevus flammeus (capillary malformation) and pigmentary nevus. According to current research, the major pathophysiologic mechanism in PPV is venous dysplasia with resultant compensatory collateral channels and venous hypertension. Arterial involvement is rare. We herein report our experience on renovascular hypertension, intermittent claudication, and severe rhabdomyolysis due to diffuse stenosis of multiple arteries in a patient with PPV type IIb associated with SWS.

Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome using a mixture of general and sedative anesthesia

Issues related to the control of seizures and bleeding, as well as behavioral management due to mental retardation, render dental treatment less accessible or impossible for patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). A 41-year-old man with SWS visited a dental clinic for rehabilitation of missing dentition. A bilateral port-wine facial nevus and intraoral hemangiomatous swollen lesion of the left maxillary and mandibular gingivae, mucosa, and lips were noted. The patient exhibited extreme anxiety immediately after injection of a local anesthetic and required various dental treatments to be performed over multiple visits. Therefore, full-mouth rehabilitation over two visits with general anesthesia and two visits with target-controlled intravenous infusion of a sedative anesthesia were planned. Despite concerns regarding seizure control, bleeding control, and airway management, no specific complications occurred during the treatments, and the patient was satisfied with the results.

Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with Sturge-Weber syndrome using a mixture of general and sedative anesthesia

Issues related to the control of seizures and bleeding, as well as behavioral management due to mental retardation, render dental treatment less accessible or impossible for patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS). A 41-year-old man with SWS visited a dental clinic for rehabilitation of missing dentition. A bilateral port-wine facial nevus and intraoral hemangiomatous swollen lesion of the left maxillary and mandibular gingivae, mucosa, and lips were noted. The patient exhibited extreme anxiety immediately after injection of a local anesthetic and required various dental treatments to be performed over multiple visits. Therefore, full-mouth rehabilitation over two visits with general anesthesia and two visits with target-controlled intravenous infusion of a sedative anesthesia were planned. Despite concerns regarding seizure control, bleeding control, and airway management, no specific complications occurred during the treatments, and the patient was satisfied with the results.