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  1. The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Sturge-Weber Syndrome: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age by Icon Health Publications, 2002-09-17
  2. Sturge-Weber Syndrome: The Resource Guide for a Reason, a Season, and a Lifetime
  3. Sturge-Weber Syndrome
  4. Sturge-Weber Syndrome
  5. Sturge-Weber syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders</i> by Deepti, MS Babu, 2005
  6. Sturge-Weber syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 2nd ed.</i> by Deepti, MS Babu, 2005
  7. The Sturge-Weber syndrome by George Lionel Alexander, 1960
  8. Sturge-Weber syndrome: An entry from Thomson Gale's <i>Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence</i> by Christine Kelly, 2006
  9. Sturge-Weber Syndrome by George Lionel Alexander, R.M. Norman, 1960-12
  10. A fourth type of phakomatosis, Sturge-Weber syndrome, (Verhandelingen der Koninklijke Akademie van Wetenschappen te Amsterdam, Afdeeling Natuurkunde, 2. sect) by Bernard Brouwer, 1937
  11. Neurocutaneous Disorders: Phakomatoses & Hamartoneoplastic Syndromes
  12. Brain involvement in Sturge-Weber.(SPECIAL NEEDS: REALIZING POTENTIAL): An article from: Pediatric News by Anne Comi, 2009-02-01
  13. Skin syndromes may spring from one disease: Klippel-Trenaunay and Sturge-Weber.(Clinical Rounds): An article from: Skin & Allergy News by Jeff Evans, 2003-09-01

61. Sturge Weber Disease
.. and all others that have been affected by sturgeweber syndrome. haveexperienced since we were first told about sturge-weber syndrome.
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62. Sturge-Weber Foundation (Canada) Inc
Provides information, support, and education to people, and families of people,with sturgeweber syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Syndrome, and port-wine
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Search Browse Help Sturge-Weber Foundation (Canada) Inc Mailing address: 1960 Prairie Avenue
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Provides information, support, and education to people, and families of people, with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Syndrome, and port-wine stains. Provides information to the general public, the medical profession, and government agencies. Funds research on these conditions. Subject: Klippel-Trenaunay Weber syndrome , information and referral Sturge-Weber syndrome , information and referral information and referral , Klippel-Trenaunay Weber syndrome information and referral , Sturge-Weber syndrome ... Vancouver Public Library

63. Health Library - Sturge Weber Syndrome
Sturge Weber Syndrome. Synonyms Disorder Subdivisions General Discussion Resources GeneralDiscussion. sturgeweber syndrome is composed of three major symptoms.
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64. ClinicalTrials.gov - Linking Patients To Medical Research Search
Query Details. No studies were found for NINDS sturgeweber syndrome InformationPage ALL-FIELDS. ( sturge-weber syndrome AND Information ) ALL-FIELDS, TryIt!
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65. Sturge-WeberÇŒóŒQ/Sturge-Weber Syndrome
SturgeWeber? sturge-weber syndrome. 34? ?. CT(2?)
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66. Ae
sturgeweber syndrome. Findings Differential Diagnosis Sturge Weber syndrome,calcified infarct, celiac disease with folate deficiency. Discussion
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome Findings:
Multiple CT images show left parietooccipital gyral calcification, associated with focal cortical atrophy and enlargement of the ipsilateral choroid plexus. Differential Diagnosis:
Sturge Weber syndrome, calcified infarct, celiac disease with folate deficiency Discussion:
Sturge Weber syndrome is a rare angiomatous process of unknown inheritance that is included with the neurocutaneous syndromes. The syndrome is possibly related to persistent primordial sinusoidal vascular supply.
-clinical:
-sz 90%
-hemiplegia 30%
-glaucoma 30%
-port wine stain in V1 distribution
-variants- facial/intracranial without eye, etc.
I= facial nevus + pial angioma II= facial nevus III= pial angioma -trigeminal dermatome- all 3>>1+2>>other -eye manifestations (33%): -bupthalmos-large globe -congenital glaucoma -choroidal angioma -episcleral telangiectasia -angiomas of EOM -also assd with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome -intracranial: -pial angioma with calcification, paucity of cortical veins, retrograde drainage to medullary veins -enlarged choroid plexus -most facial nevi overlie affected brain -chronic cerebral ischemia underlying pial angioma

67. Sturge-Weber Syndrome - General Practice Notebook
medical information from General Practice Notebook. sturgeweber syndrome.The sturge-weber syndrome is a congenital syndrome of the
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Sturge-Weber syndrome The Sturge-Weber syndrome is a congenital syndrome of the nevus flemmeus of the face with angiomas of the leptomeninges and choroid, and late glaucoma. It is generally sporadic, but may be transmitted in an autosomal dominant pattern.
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68. EP Associations - Sturge-Weber Foundation
by Bart Bachman. Mary Haslob lived with sturgeweber syndrome for threeyears before she knew what it was. Doctors had no explanation
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by Bart Bachman Mary Haslob lived with Sturge-Weber syndrome for three years before she knew what it was. Doctors had no explanation for the dark red "birthmark" that covered much of her daughter Mary Ellen’s face when she was born. "The only thing they said was that it was too extensive for any kind of removal," Mary recalls. Then at three months, Mary Ellen started having seizures. Doctors treated the seizures with phenobarbital, but, still, couldn’t identify the condition. The problems got worse. Mary Ellen began experiencing bleeding at the top of the brain. A shunt was implanted in her brain to drain the fluids but later had to be removed when an infection developed. For three years, Mary Haslob was fighting an unknown enemy. "It was a bad, bad three years," she says. "It was just one thing after another. I was a nervous wreck over not knowing what my daughter had. That was the worst part. You don’t know where the future is going and if every day is going to be like this." The Haslobs finally found a doctor who gave the diagnosis of Sturge-Weber syndrome and got her seizures under control.

69. SEIZURE.JHM
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that...... Library MED Keywords SEIZURE HEMISPHERECTOMY EPILEPSY sturgeweber syndrome
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Hemispherectomy Ends Seizures in Many Older Children with Rare Seizure Disorder
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Description: Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that hemispherectomy a procedure in which half the brain is removed may reduce or eliminate severe seizures even in older children with a rare congenital disorder associated with epilepsy. (Neurology, Dec-2002)
November 26, 2002
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HEMISPHERECTOMY ENDS SEIZURES IN MANY OLDER CHILDREN WITH RARE SEIZURE DISORDER Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center report that hemispherectomy a procedure in which half the brain is removed - may reduce or eliminate severe seizures even in older children with a rare congenital disorder associated with epilepsy. The findings are published in the December issue of

70. Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Neurological. sturgeweber syndrome. Sturge-Weber neurological abnormalities.sturge-weber syndrome What is sturge-weber syndrome?
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71. Dermatologic Laser Surgery
Norwegian Foundation for sturgeweber syndrome (NFSW). sturge-weber syndromeSupport Group of New Zealand. Sympatico Forums - *sturge-weber syndrome*.
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  • 72. Johns Hopkins Children's Center
    Contrary to results of previous studies, the Hopkins research found that in childrenwith sturgeweber syndrome, delaying hemispherectomy even for years had no
    http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/pages/research/researchspot.cfm
    overview legacy of excellence research spotlight - archives Pamela Donohue, Sc.D. (r) and Marilee Allen, M.D. Oxygen Saturation Effective Screen for Early Heart Disease
    Pulse oximetry, performed on infants at 24 hours of age, may be an effective screening test fro the early detection of congenital heart disease. The simple procedure, in which a probe is attached to an infant’s finger or toe, can detect reductions in oxygen saturation, thereby identifying a potential for hear disease, in its earliest, most treatable stages, report Johns Hopkins researchers, with colleagues at the University of Florida and Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), in the December 2002 issue of Pediatric Cardiology.
    Low oxygen saturation is a good predictor of the presence of critical left heart obstructive disease (LHOD), including coarctation of the aorta. Many symptoms of LHOD are so mild a birth that they escape detection for several days; seemingly healthy infants can be sent home before the diagnosis is made.
    “An ideal screening test should detect the latent or early symptomatic period of a disease when early treatment can prevent progression,” say the authors. “Early detection of LHOD has been shown to decrease the mortality and result in better operative outcomes.”

    73. The International Sturge-Weber Consensus Conference
    100 pm, Overview of Medical and Pathological Features of sturgeweber syndrome.100 pm, Venita Jay History and Pathology of sturge-weber syndrome.
    http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/news-reports/workshops/sturgeweber067111999.htm
    The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS),
    The National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and
    Skin Diseases (NIAMS),
    The National Institute of Child Health and
    Human Development (NICHD),
    Office of Rare Diseases,
    and
    The Sturge-Weber Foundation and the Candela Corporation
    The International Sturge-Weber Consensus Conference
    Table of Contents

    The International Sturge-Weber Consensus Conference Agenda Friday, June 11 12:00 p.m. Harry Chugani, MD Introduction: Goals of the conference 12:10 p.m. Giovanna Spinella NINDS 1:00 p.m. Overview of Medical and Pathological Features of Sturge-Weber Syndrome 1:00 p.m. Venita Jay History and Pathology of Sturge-Weber Syndrome 1:45 p.m. Fred Anderman Neurology 2:30 p.m. Catherine Chiron Imaging Studies 3:30 p.m. Robert Rothman Ophthalmology 4:15 p.m. Joseph Morelli Dermatology Saturday, June 12 9:00 a.m. General Session 9:00 a.m. Karl Plate Overview of angiogenesis 9:45 a.m. Chitra Suri Angiopoietins: Key regulators of angiogenesis 10:00 a.m. Thomas Sato Animal models of vascular morphogenesis 10:30 a.m.

    74. 1Up Health > Health Links Directory > Conditions And Diseases: Genetic Disorders
    128). Sites. NORD Sturge Weber syndrome Offers a list of synonyms,a general discussion and further resources. Pediatric Database
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    Sites NORD - Sturge Weber Syndrome Offers a list of synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. Pediatric Database A definition of Sturge-Weber syndrome, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, investigations and management. Stephie's Corner A mother's journal of her daughter's life with Sturge - Weber syndrome. The site highlights the personal aspects of the syndrome and how it affects daily life. The Sturge-Weber Foundation A support site for individuals and professionals dealing with Sturge-Weber syndrome, port-wine stains and Klippel Trenaunay. The Foundation acts as clearing house for information and a focus for research. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.

    75. Experts, Consultants, Authorities - Sturge Weber Syndrome (SWS)
    Specialty Sturge Weber syndrome (SWS). AMFS, Inc. (American MedicalForensics). 2640 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley, California 94704
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    76. Sturge-Weber-Dimitri Syndrome
    sturgeweber-Dimitri syndrome. encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis. leptomeningealcapillary-venous angiomatosis w/ subjacent cortical calcification.
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    Sturge-Weber-Dimitri syndrome
    • encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis
    • leptomeningeal capillary-venous angiomatosis
    • ipsilateral port-wine stains (venous angioma) of face
    • ipsilateral congenital glaucoma
    • contralateral focal sz (90%) + hemiparesis (33-66%)
    • subnormal mentation (50%)
    Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995
    Last updated 14 March 2001

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    77. Sturge-weber
    sturgeweber's syndrome Right sided port-wine stain of the face and ipsilateraltissue hypertrophy. 1. What is the inheritance of sturge-weber's syndrome?
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    Sturge-Weber's syndrome
    Right sided port-wine stain of the face and ipsilateral
    tissue hypertrophy.
    Left-sided port-wine stain with conjunctival
    involvement. The patient also has left glaucoma. The face of this patient has a port-wine in the distribution of the first and second divison of the trigeminal nerve.
    The ipsilateral eye may be red (due to the presence of haemangioma of the conjunctiva; the iris may be involved
    causing heterochromic iridis). The affected side of the face may also show hypertrophy. Further examination:
    • examine the anterior segment for haemangioma and the presence of trabeculectomy posterior segment for glaucomatous disc and choroidal haemangioma (this is diffuse and may cause exudative

    • retinal detachment).
    Question: 1. What is the inheritance of Sturge-Weber's syndrome?
    Answer
    Unlike other phakomatosis which has a hereditary tendency, Sturge-Weber's syndrome is a sporadic condition. 2. What is responsible for the port-wine stain and can it be removed? Answer
    There are caused by abnormal ectatic vessels in the dermis. Removal can be achieved with photothermolysis using dye laser.

    78. Sturge Weber Syndrome
    Sturge Weber syndrome Menu This is a webforum to discuss and comment on Sturge Weber syndrome. This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense.
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    79. STURGE WEBER Foundation (UK)/index
    provides support and information to Sturge Weber syndrome sufferersand their families. Information on Epilepsy, Port Wine Stains
    http://www.sturgeweber.org.uk/
    STURGE WEBER Foundation (UK) Registered Charity Number 1016688
    The Syndrome
    Sturge Weber syndrome is a rare neurological disorder of unknown incidence and origin. It is NOT thought to be hereditary. Sturge Weber is usually indicated by a birthmark(port wine stain) somewhere on the face, usually involving the eye and forehead, also similar blood vessels on the brain, called an angioma. Those who suffer from SW often suffer from epilepsy, hemiplegia (a weakness or stiffness affecting one side of the body, similar in appearance to that of a stroke), glaucoma and learning difficulties. Symptoms usually occur in the child`s first year of life. GO TO OTHER PAGES HOME About Us Glaucoma Epilepsy ... Family Weekend 2002 The Charity The Sturge Weber Foundation (UK) was launched in 1990 by Contact a Family and is an independent voluntary support group for families and adults who suffer from this syndrome. Membership Membership is entirely free to professionals, sufferers and their families. Aims To provide support and information on differents aspects of the syndrome and to raise both public and professional awareness of the condition. To promote medical research into the causes and treatment of this syndrome.

    80. STURGE WEBER SYNDROME AND PORT WINE STAINS
    provides support and information to Sturge Weber syndrome sufferersand their families. PORT WINE STAINS AND STURGE WEBER syndrome.
    http://www.sturgeweber.org.uk/pwstains.htm
    PORT WINE STAINS AND STURGE WEBER SYNDROME
    A port wine stain on the face of a new born child is symptomatic of Sturge - weber syndrome, a condition involving the vascular and central nervous system. Three out of one thousand children are born with a port wine stain but only 8 % of these will have Sturge - Weber syndrome.
    WHAT IS A PORT WINE STAIN
    A port wine stain is a flat, pink, red, or purplish lesion (area of tissue with impaired function as a result of physical damage by disease or wounding) in this instance caused by blood vessel abnormality, capillary malformation of the skin. The stains associated with Sturge - Weber syndrome are found mainly on the face and follow the trigeminal nerve, the fifth and largest cranial nerve, which splits into three divisions :- OPTHALMIC area - upper eyelid and forehead. MAXILLARY area - cheek and upper eyelid. MANDIBULARY area - lower cheek, lower lip and chin. It is thought that when the OPTHALMIC area is involved the infant is at a greater risk of having Sturge - Weber syndrome.
    SUPPORT
    The psychological problems associated with such a birth mark are well documented and can include poor self image, lack of confidence and problems with social interaction.

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