Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS): investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on sturge weber syndrome (sws): investigations: Ophthalmic examinations Visual acuity Intraocular pressures Skull X ray Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features Electroencephalogram (EEG): indications Angiography Positron emission tomography (PET) Single photon…

Ophthalmic examinations

  • Visual acuity
  • Intraocular pressures

Skull X ray

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features

Electroencephalogram (EEG): indications

Angiography

Positron emission tomography (PET)

Single photon emission tomography (SPECT)

References

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