Title: Sturge –Weber Syndrome – A Case Report
Authors: Dr Selvakumar Subbaraman, Dr Senthilkumar Selvaraj
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i7.41
Abstract
Sturge-Weber Syndrome or encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis is a rare congenital, non-familial disorder characterized by a congenital facial birthmark and neurological abnormalities. The GNAQ gene mutation is responsible for Sturge-Weber syndrome.
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