RID34788 encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis

synonym Sturge-Weber syndrome angiomatosis oculo-orbital-thalamo-encephalic syndrome encephalocutaneous angiomatosis encephalofacial haemangiomatosis neuroretinoangiomatosis

definition Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder that is present at birth. A child with this condition will have a port-wine stain birthmark (usually on the face) and nervous system problems. The cause of Sturge-Weber is unknown. [NLM]