Surgical and laser treatment of Sturge-Weber syndrome

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2009 Jul;33(4):666-8. doi: 10.1007/s00266-009-9327-y. Epub 2009 Mar 19.

Abstract

Sturge-Weber syndrome (also called encephalofacial or encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis) is a rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by facial port-wine stains in the trigeminal nerve distribution area. An innovative treatment based on surgical and laser techniques of a patient affected with Sturge-Weber syndrome is reported. The aesthetic and functional results were satisfactory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome / surgery*