@Article{Witanowska2018,
journal="Forum Ortodontyczne / Orthodontic Forum",
issn="1734-1558",
volume="14",
number="2",
year="2018",
title="Sturge-Weber syndrome
Case report",
abstract="Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS – encephalotrigeminal  angiomatosis) is a rare non-hereditary congenital condition.  It develops in the early foetal period, at the stage when the  embryo head is being formed, as a result of a random somatic  mutation of the GNAQ gene due to unknown reasons. The  main symptom is the formation of congenital angiomas,  especially in the area of capillaries, in the leptomeninges in  the brain, and along the course of the trigeminal nerve. Such  angiomas may also be present on lips, and in the whole oral  cavity: on its bottom, palate and gingivae. It may lead to  serious malocclusions and breathing problems. Aim. This  article aims to present problems regarding orthodontic  treatment of patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome, using  an example of a 7-year-old female patient. Case report.  A 7-year-old girl with all signs of this syndrome, namely  glaucoma, epilepsy, neurological disorders, cutis marmorata  telangiectatica congenita and after sanitation of the oral  cavity, had hygiene procedures and exercises with a vestibular plate introduced. Two attempts to take impressions for  appliances failed due to patient’s anxiety reactions.  Conclusions. This case shows difficulties that may be faced  by an orthodontist when treating patients with Sturge-Weber  syndrome. In this case, namely type I in the Roach scale, due  to neurological disorders it was necessary to take special  precautions in relation to procedures introduced and to  avoid stress in a patient. It makes orthodontic treatment  difficult. (Witanowska J, Laskowska M, Zadurska M.  Sturge-Weber syndrome. Case report. Orthod Forum  2018; 14: 143-9)",
author="Witanowska, Joanna
and Laskowska, Małgorzata
and Zadurska, Małgorzata",
pages="143--149",
doi="10.5114/for.2018.86640",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/for.2018.86640"
}