| Alternative Names:
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| Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis
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| Treatment:
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Treatment is based on the patient's signs and symptoms:
- Anticonvulsant medicine for convulsions.
- Physical therapy for paralysis or weakness
- Eye drops or surgery for glaucoma
- Laser therapy for port wine stains
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| Support Groups:
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| For information and support, see www.sturge-weber.com.
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| Expectations (prognosis):
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| Most cases of Sturge-Weber are not life threatening. The quality of life depends on how well the symptoms, such as convulsions, can be addressed.
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| Complications:
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| Calling your health care provider:
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| All birthmarks, including a port-wine stain, should be evaluated by the health care provider. Convulsions, visual problems, paralysis, and change in alertness or mental state may mean the coverings of the brain are involved. These symptoms should be evaluated promptly.
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