Sturge-Weber syndrome

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

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Sturge-Weber syndrome

Alternative Names:

Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis
Treatment:

Treatment is based on the patient's signs and symptoms:

Anticonvulsant medicine for seizures
Physical therapy for paralysis or weakness
Eye drops or surgery for glaucoma
Laser therapy for port-wine stains

Support Groups:

For information and support, see www.sturge-weber.com.

Expectations (prognosis):

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Most cases of Sturge-Weber are not life-threatening. The quality of life depends on how well the symptoms, such as seizures, can be addressed.

Complications:

Glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure) with the possibility of blindness in the affected eye
Seizures
Continued growth of the port-wine stain
Paralysis on one side
Emotional and behavioral problems
Developmental delays
Abnormal blood vessel growth in the skull

Calling your health care provider:

All birthmarks, including a port-wine stain, should be evaluated by the health care provider. Seizures, visual problems, paralysis, and change in alertness or mental state may mean the coverings of the brain are involved. These symptoms should be evaluated promptly.