Sturge-Weber Syndrome

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Original Editors - Marti Bradbury & Kayla Stull from Bellarmine University's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems project.

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Definition/Description

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Prevalence

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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation

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Associated Co-morbidities

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Medications

Medications used to treat Sturge-Weber Disease will vary greatly depending the presentation of symptoms in those with the disorder. Medical Intervention can include any of the following:

• Anticonvulsants work to discontinue electrical siezure activity quickly and reduce the likelihood of siezure reoccurance. Examples of these medications include Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Phenytoin (Dilantin), Valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene, Depacon), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), as well as many others.
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Diagnostic Tests/Lab Tests/Lab Values

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Etiology/Causes

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Systemic Involvement

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Medical Management (current best evidence)

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Physical Therapy Management (current best evidence)

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Alternative/Holistic Management (current best evidence)

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Differential Diagnosis

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Case Reports/ Case Studies

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Resources

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Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)

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References

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3. Pascual-Castroviejo I, Pascual-Pascual S, Velazquez-Fragua R, Viaño J. Sterge-Weber Syndrome. Study of 55 patients. J of Can Neuro Sciences. 2008. 35(3); 301-307.