Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS): treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS): treatment. Seizure plans, Preventative anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Treatment of seizures
- Seizure plans
- Preventative anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs)
- Rescue Benzodiazepines
- Intermittent Benzodiazepines: during febrile illnesses
- Surgery
Treatment of migraine headaches
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Treatment of glaucoma
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Treatment of port wine birthmark (PWB)
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Other treatments
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References
- De la Torre AJ, Luat AF, Juhász C, et al. A multidisciplinary consensus for clinical care and research needs for Sturge-Weber syndrome. Pediatr Neurol 2018; 84:11-20.
- Sabeti S, Ball KL, Bhattacharya SK, et al. Consensus statement for the management and treatment of Sturge-Weber syndrome: neurology, neuroimaging, and ophthalmology recommendations. Pediatr Neurol 2021; 121:59-66.
