Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case report
RSBO (Impr.)
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8(4): 469-472, Oct.-Dec. 2011. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The Sturge-Weber Syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare vascular neurocutaneous alteration. The main clinical features of this syndrome are facial vascular cutaneous naevus, usually unilateral, which often follows the outline distribution of trigeminal nerve.Objective:
To report a clinical case of Sturge-Weber Syndrome in a 29-yeral-old male patient who presented oral manifestations related to the syndrome. Case report andconclusion:
The patient reported that he had presented a cutaneous vascular nevus on the face during childhood as well as epileptic crisis episodes. However, he had no ophthalmic alterations. Sturge-Weber syndrome is a systemic condition commonly affecting oral cavity through vascular lesions, therefore, dentists' knowledge is extremely important to provide an adequate dental treatment without complications.
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RSBO (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2011
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Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
University of Rio de Janeiro State/BR
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