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Sturge-Weber syndrome is a genetic condition that affects blood vessel development in the brain, skin and eyes. It can cause seizures, glaucoma and port wine birthmarks. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and outlook for this condition.
Sturge–Weber syndrome, sometimes referred to as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare congenital neurological and skin disorder. It is one of the phakomatoses and is often associated with port-wine stains of the face, glaucoma, seizures, intellectual disability, and ipsilateral leptomeningeal angioma (cerebral malformations and tumors).
19 lip 2024 · What is Sturge-Weber syndrome? Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare, neurological disorder present at birth and characterized by a port-wine stain birthmark on the forehead and upper eyelid on one side of the face.
20 paź 2022 · Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a multi-systems disorder characterized by a leptomeningeal vascular malformation in the brain, port-wine birthmark, and abnormal blood vessels in the eye. Because of the often progressive and potentially devastating nature of the disease, patients are encouraged to continuously follow with a team of specialists based on ...
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare disorder that affects the brain and the skin. It is caused by a gene mutation and can lead to seizures, glaucoma, and developmental delays. Learn more about the statistics, testing, and treatment options for SWS.
1 paź 2024 · It is estimated to affect 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 live newborns. 1,2 Multi-systemic symptoms can co-occur including a range of dermatologic, ophthalmologic, neuropsychiatric, and endocrinologic symptoms.
1 maj 2023 · Sturge-Weber syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a neurocutaneous disorder characterized by angiomas involving the face, choroid, and leptomeninges. It is the third most common neurocutaneous syndrome after neurofibromatosis and tuberous sclerosis.
