Sturge–Weber Syndrome: A Case Series of Five Patients Emphasizing Ocular and Psychiatric Manifestations
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| contents | <p><strong><span lang="EN-IN">Abstract</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>Background:</span></strong><span> Sturge–Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurocutaneous disorder characterized by facial capillary malformation (port-wine stain), leptomeningeal angioma, and ocular vascular anomalies. Though neurological features like seizures are well described, the ocular and psychiatric manifestations are less often systematically reported.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Methods:</span></strong><span> We present a case series of five patients with SWS, each with detailed ophthalmologic evaluation and psychiatric assessment. We review ocular findings (glaucoma, choroidal hemangioma, retinal changes) and psychiatric comorbidities (mood disorders, psychosis, cognitive impairment) and discuss their management.<br><strong>Results:</strong> All five had characteristic facial port‑wine stains and neuroimaging evidence of leptomeningeal involvement. Ocular involvement ranged from congenital glaucoma, adult-onset glaucoma, diffuse choroidal hemangioma, and secondary retinal changes. Psychiatric manifestations included mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, and intellectual disability. Outcomes varied depending on severity and timing of intervention.<br><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Multidisciplinary surveillance including ophthalmology and psychiatry is important in SWS. Recognition of psychiatric burden is essential for comprehensive care.</span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Sturge–Weber Syndrome: A Case Series of Five Patients Emphasizing Ocular and Psychiatric Manifestations International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) Glaucoma, Psychosis, Neurologically Sturge–Weber Syndrome <p><strong><span lang="EN-IN">Abstract</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>Background:</span></strong><span> Sturge–Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurocutaneous disorder characterized by facial capillary malformation (port-wine stain), leptomeningeal angioma, and ocular vascular anomalies. Though neurological features like seizures are well described, the ocular and psychiatric manifestations are less often systematically reported.</span></p> <p><strong><span>Methods:</span></strong><span> We present a case series of five patients with SWS, each with detailed ophthalmologic evaluation and psychiatric assessment. We review ocular findings (glaucoma, choroidal hemangioma, retinal changes) and psychiatric comorbidities (mood disorders, psychosis, cognitive impairment) and discuss their management.<br><strong>Results:</strong> All five had characteristic facial port‑wine stains and neuroimaging evidence of leptomeningeal involvement. Ocular involvement ranged from congenital glaucoma, adult-onset glaucoma, diffuse choroidal hemangioma, and secondary retinal changes. Psychiatric manifestations included mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, and intellectual disability. Outcomes varied depending on severity and timing of intervention.<br><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Multidisciplinary surveillance including ophthalmology and psychiatry is important in SWS. Recognition of psychiatric burden is essential for comprehensive care.</span></p> |
| title | Sturge–Weber Syndrome: A Case Series of Five Patients Emphasizing Ocular and Psychiatric Manifestations |
| topic | Glaucoma, Psychosis, Neurologically Sturge–Weber Syndrome |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18265747 |