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Sturge-Weber Syndrome: Roots to a Cure a Nightmare in Pediatric Dentistry
Pooja N Mapara1, Swapnil M Taur1, Savita G Hadakar1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Karad, Maharashtra, India.
Aim And Objective:
This article aims to report a case of Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) in a pediatric patient and its systematic dental management to add to the existing literature.
Background:
Sturge-Weber syndrome is one of the vascular disorders, known for its stupendous scope of clinical manifestations and life-threatening complications. The substantial prevalence of oral manifestations in SWS makes it crucial to have a comprehensive knowledge of this rare congenital disorder.
Case Description:
This case report represents a case of SWS in an 11-year-old boy with oral, ocular, and neurological features who reported due to pain, unilateral gingival enlargement associated with spontaneous bleeding in the mandibular left region. A multidisciplinary team approach having comprehensive knowledge regarding such rare congenital disorder is a must to prevent its life-threatening complications.
Conclusion:
Sturge-Weber syndrome often affects the oral cavity through vascular lesions. Hence, deep knowledge is immensely important to provide an appropriate dental treatment without complications.
Clinical Significance:
Port-wine stains should not be considered as just birthmarks and should be further investigated for its systemic involvement to arrive at a confirmatory diagnosis and treated accordingly with special precautions.
How To Cite This Article:
Mapara PN, Taur SM, Hadakar SG, et al. Sturge-Weber Syndrome: Roots to a Cure a Nightmare in Pediatric Dentistry. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(1):145-148.
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