Sturge-Weber syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome
SWS. A rare, congenital disorder that affects the brain, skin, and eyes. Abnormal blood vessel growth occurs in the trigeminal nerve in the face and the meninges (covering) of the brain. This abnormal growth causes red or purple skin discoloration (sometimes called a port wine stain), usually on one side of the face, and can also cause seizures, learning disabilities, and glaucoma.
sturge-weber syndrome
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There is an extensive port-wine naevus on one side of the face (usually in the distribution of a division of the fifth nerve) and a leptomeningeal angioma. Epilepsy is common. Familial occurence is exceptional.
sturge-weber syndrome
Eng: sturge-weber syndrome
Urdu: ايکٹو ڈَرموسِس کا سَنڈروم