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Sturge-Weber syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Disease overview
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare congenital neurocutaneous syndrome involving vascular malformations of the skin, eyes, and brain. It is primarily chara...
Detailed description
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is a rare congenital neurocutaneous syndrome involving vascular malformations of the skin, eyes, and brain. It is primarily characterized by angiomas affecting the leptomeninges, the facial area innervated by the trigeminal nerve, and the choroid of the eye.
Onset typically occurs during infancy or early childhood, presenting with neurological and ocular symptoms.
Disease information
Disease name
Sturge-Weber syndrome
English name
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Category
Surgery
Subcategory
Neurosurgery
Related departments
Neurosurgery
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