Sturge-Weber disease

Alternative names:

encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis; Sturge-Weber-Dimitri syndrome

Definition:

A rare and sporadically occurring disease without a recognized hereditary component. It consists of multiple vascular lesions (angiomas) involving the skin of the face, mucus membranes, and covering of the brain (meninges).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause of Sturge-Weber is unknown. Because of its spotty appearance in the population, specific risk factors are not yet recognized.