An unusual case of Sturge-Weber syndrome

Pathology. 1984 Oct;16(4):462-5. doi: 10.3109/00313028409084741.

Abstract

This report describes a case of cranio-facial angiomatosis with rapid growth of the angiomas leading indirectly to death at 3 mth of age. Extensive involvement of the cranial nerves, pituitary stalk, brain-stem meninges and liver and the presence of a Dandy-Walker malformation cyst have not been previously described in this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiomatosis / pathology*
  • Dandy-Walker Syndrome / pathology
  • Facial Neoplasms / congenital
  • Facial Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / congenital
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / pathology*