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Unilateral port wine stain on the face: a case report and review
Lakshmi Ps1, Suresh Cs2, Dhanya Sv3
1Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam, TamilNadu, India.
Introduction:
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a sporadic, progressive, congenital condition that occurs due to hamartomatous malformation and is usually referred to as a "port wine stain." It is characterized by trisymptomatic forms that include facial port wine stain, glaucoma, and leptomeningeal calcifications.
Case Description:
A 42-year-old female patient presented with a chief complaint of missing teeth in the mandibular anterior region that had recently exfoliated following mobility. A unilateral port wine stain noted on the left side of her face appeared to follow the left maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve with minimal intraoral signs. The patient claimed it had been present since birth.
Discussion:
The origin, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, potential therapies, and prognosis of SWS are discussed.
Conclusion:
A multidisciplinary approach to individuals with SWS is required for the successful treatment of these patients.
