Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 164-166, December 2008

An Infant With a Segmental Hemangioma: Sturge-Weber?

  • Cleo Park, MSN, CPNP
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  • John B. Bodensteiner, MD

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Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Children's Health Center, Phoenix, AZ

A 6-week-old infant was referred for possible Sturge-Weber syndrome. The patient had a segmental hemangioma primarily involving the left eye. Subsequent evaluation suggested the diagnosis of PHACES syndrome, which is discussed. The risks to vision presented by the orbital involvement of the hemangioma should be noted.

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PII: S1071-9091(08)00074-0

doi:10.1016/j.spen.2008.10.002

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 164-166, December 2008

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