Suicide Screening in Sturge-Weber Syndrome: An Important Issue in Need of Further Study

Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a neurocutaneous disorder associated with epilepsy, glaucoma, cognitive impairments, and a port-wine birthmark. Although individuals with SWS are vulnerable to known risk factors for suicide, including chronic illness and physical differences (port-wine birthmark), frequency of suicidal ideation and attempts in youth and adults with SWS is unknown.

Source: Pediatric Neurology - March 17, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Alison J. Sebold, Amelia S. Ahmed, Taylor C. Ryan, Bernard A. Cohen, Henry D. Jampel, Stacy J. Suskauer, T. Andrew Zabel, Anne M. Comi, Suzanne Rybczynski Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research