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What is Sturge Weber Syndrome

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What is Sturge Weber Syndrome

Sturge Weber Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that typically presents at birth. It is characterized by a distinctive facial birthmark known as a port-wine stain, which is caused by an overabundance of blood vessels on the face. This birthmark is often accompanied by abnormalities in the brain, such as abnormal blood vessel development and excessive calcification.

Individuals with Sturge Weber Syndrome may experience a range of symptoms, including seizures, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and glaucoma. The severity of these symptoms can vary widely among affected individuals.

The exact cause of Sturge Weber Syndrome is not yet fully understood, but it is believed to be caused by somatic mutations in a gene called GNAQ. These mutations occur randomly and are not inherited from parents.

Treatment for Sturge Weber Syndrome focuses on managing symptoms and may include medications to control seizures, physical therapy to address developmental delays, and surgical interventions to manage glaucoma or other complications. Early intervention and a multidisciplinary approach involving various healthcare professionals can greatly improve the quality of life for individuals with Sturge Weber Syndrome.
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amelia was born Sept 2,2014. She has Sturge Weber. She had a hemi in Sept of 2015 due to seizures. She has been seizure free so far. She a port wine stain over most of her face and has had three lazier treatments so far. She had Glaucoma surgery at 4...
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I am the parent of a young man who was born in 1987. I have met many families of children with Sturge Weber syndrome as I helped form a support group.
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Hello! I'll try to write, but my english needs improviment, ok? Paulo was born on December 14, 2007. He was born with a port wine stain on the right side of the face. A port wine stain also appears in his leg and right foot. When Paulo was six months...
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je suis malade depuis mes 9 mois, mais la maladie est née avec moi. Je ne peux rien faire seule, j'ai un important retard mental. Plus de crises depuis mes 12 ans l'épilepsie est stabilisée. Je vis dans un foyer médicalisé ou je me trouve très ...
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I'm 5 years younger than my brother with Sturge Weber Syndrome and we grow up together with our parents in Sweden. We both now have our own apartments in different towns, I have a cat and my brother has a dog.�...

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