Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder present at birth in which the child has a port-wine stain birthmark (usually on the face) and neurologic problems.
Alternative Names:
Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The cause of Sturge-Weber is unknown. There is no known hereditary component.
Symptoms:
Port-wine stain (more common on the face than the body)
X-rays, MRI, or CT scans are useful to look for associated problems.
Review Date: 10/23/2007
Reviewed By: Daniel Rauch, MD, FAAP, Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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