Bilateral Sturge Weber Syndrome- a rare case report

Authors

  • P Singh Department of Glaucoma, Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairahawa,
  • S Singh Department of Glaucoma, Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairahawa,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7841

Keywords:

facial nevus, leptomeningeal angioma, glaucoma

Abstract

Background: Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital neuro- oculo- cutaneous disorder.

Objective: To report a very rare unusual case of bilateral manifestation of Sturge Weber syndrome.

Case: We report an unusual case of a 17-year-old female with advanced stage of bilateral glaucoma associated with facial nevus extending to the other half of the face as well and bilateral intracranial calcification.

Conclusion: Sturge -Weber syndrome can manifest as a bilateral condition.

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2013; 5(9):129-132

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7841

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Published

2013-03-26

How to Cite

Singh, P., & Singh, S. (2013). Bilateral Sturge Weber Syndrome- a rare case report. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 5(1), 129–132. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7841

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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