Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
conym5 - 07-18-09 00:34

Can you plz describe the x ray findings here?

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
zkadhem - 07-18-09 00:41

Plain lateral skull radiograph demonstrates the typical gyriform pattern of cortical calcification (arrows) in the occipital region.

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
conym5 - 07-18-09 00:51

gyriform pattern ??

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
bingousmle - 07-18-09 01:28

sturge weber is basically associated with malformation of the blood vessels overlying the meninges on the same side as the portwine stain, the calcification of which leads to this typical x ray appearance..

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
zkadhem - 07-18-09 10:18

bing, thank you for the clarification!

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
bingousmle - 07-18-09 11:26


my pleasure!

Re: Sturge weber syndrome-skull xray
conym5 - 07-18-09 12:26

thanks