THE STURGE-WEBER SYNDROME Encephalofacial Angiomatosis – Report of a Case

Sturge-Weber Syndrome is reviewed with observations on a recent theory as to the pathogenesis of glaucoma in this syndrome. It is considered that raised episcleral venous pressure is the cause of glaucoma which is best treated with a filtering operation. A baby seen at the age of six months and who died at the age of 15 months is described together with post mortem findings.