ION 324. ZOOM lecture Chugani: Sturge Weber Syndrome 27.02.23

Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital vascular disorder characterized by facial capillary malformation (port wine stain) and associated capillary-venous malformations affecting the brain and eye. It is the third most common neurocutaneous syndrome after neurofibromatosis and tuberous sclerosis. The vascular malformation in the brain results in epilepsy and neurologic impairments such as intellectual disability, hemiparesis, visual impairments, and severe migraines. Surgery may be considered in patients who fail medical management and continue to have refractory seizures. The surgical procedures for Sturge-Weber syndrome include hemispherectomy or focal resection of the seizure focus.

Professor Harry T Chugani is giving "Sturge Weber Syndrome: Natural Course and Surgical Considerations" conference. Don't miss it!