The Sturge-Weber syndrome: a case involving a 13-year-old black male.
A 13-year-old black male patient with Sturge-Weber Syndrome is presented. The report describes the classic presentation of the syndrome, emphasizing the oral manifestations. The case presentation includes a discussion of the differential diagnosis of gingival enlargement, and suggestions for subsequent therapy.
Perkins
T M
TM
Department Pediatric Dentistry, University of MS School of Dentistry, Jackson 39216.
Duncan
W K
WK
Hill
W J
WJ
Krolls
S O
SO
D000293:Adolescent; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000473:pathology; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013341:Sturge-Weber Syndrome / Q000473:pathology