Neurocutaneous Disorders

Question 1

Congenital, unilateral cutaneous capillary angiomas on brain’s surface.
Port wine stain, glaucoma, developmental delays, Seizures
Tx: Symptomatic

Answer 1

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Question 2

Results in growth of benign tumors on brain et al.
Adenoma Sebaceum (reddened nodules on nasolabial folds/side of nose/chin), epilepsy, developmental delay. Early childhood onset
Tx: Symptomatic

Answer 2

Tuberous Sclerosis

Question 3

Causes tumor growth. Cafe au lair spots, axillary freckling, neurofibromas
Tx: Resection of neuronal tumors

Answer 3

Neurofibromas.