associated with venous angiomatosis of the leptomeninges and ipsilateral, cutaneous facial port-wine stain (facial angiomatosis). Seizures are seen in more than 80% of cases, cognitive impairment in 50% and frequently glaucoma.1-2 Seizures are the result of leptomeningeal angioma and underlying calcifications. These abnormalities are usually considered to be limited to one hemisphere. Frequentl...

BACKGROUND No data were available on the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of bacillary angiomatosis (BA) in Germany. OBJECTIVE To determine epidemiological and clinical data on HIV-associated BA. METHODS A chart review of all BA cases between 1990 and 1998 was performed in 23 German AIDS treatment units. RESULTS A total of 21 cases of BA was diagnosed. During this period, the ...

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This article aims to provide a concise overview of the existing literature on Sturge-Weber syndrome in infants. comprehensive review presents key information regarding prevalence, clinical characteristics, diagnostic methods, and available treatments based recent global research. is rare congenital neurocutaneous disorder, affecting approximately 1 20,000 50,000 new-born, caused by somatic muta...