Sturge-Weber syndrome

Sturge-Weber syndrome
Definition:
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder present at birth.
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome - Legs
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a disease that affects the skin and nervous system (neurocutaneous) and is associated with Port Wine Stain, red vascular markings on the face and other parts of the body (shown here on the legs).
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Sturge-Weber syndrome
Dr Rob Hicks
There are many health conditions that arise from nowhere and the reason remains unknown. These syndromes usually have typical features that in the absence of a specific diagnostic test help them to be identified.
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A port wine stain on the face can be a part of Sturge-Weber syndrome. This syndrome also involves problems with blood vessels in the eyes and brain. However, a port wine stain does not usually mean that Sturge-Weber syndrome is present.
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Examples of overgrowth syndromes include neurofibromatosis, Sotos syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome, Weaver syndrome, Proteus syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and fragile X syndrome.
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