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Shapiro Shulman syndrome: a forgotten condition.

José María Prats Viñas¹, Isabel Suinaga Errasti, Raquel Blanco Lago

¹Cruces Hospital, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, Spain. ppprats@gmail.com

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This case study details a rare neurocutaneous syndrome involving cutaneous angioma and hydrocephalus, distinct from Sturge-Weber syndrome. The condition stems from abnormal venous drainage, not a primary capillary malformation.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Pediatrics
Dermatology

Background:

The Shapiro and Shulman condition, a neurocutaneous syndrome, is characterized by cutaneous angioma and hydrocephalus.
Historically, it has been considered a variant of Sturge-Weber syndrome, often grouped with other neurocutaneous syndromes involving vascular nevi.

Observation:

A female infant presented with extensive pink discoloration on the face, scalp, and back at birth.
She developed hydrocephalus in infancy, which subsequently stabilized.
Magnetic resonance angiography identified anomalous intracranial venous drainage as the cause of hydrocephalus.

Findings:

The cutaneous anomaly resembles vascular birthmarks that fade, differing from port-wine stains.
The condition appears to be a direct result of abnormal venous drainage, not a primary capillary malformation.
This suggests the Shapiro and Shulman condition is a distinct syndrome, not a variant of Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Implications:

Reclassifying this condition as a separate syndrome may improve diagnostic accuracy.
Understanding the etiology related to venous drainage can guide future research and treatment strategies.
Further research is needed to delineate this rare syndrome and its long-term outcomes.