Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder, present from birth, that mainly affects the skin, the eyes, and the nervous system, and is associated with a characteristic reddish mark on the face.
How it shows up: In addition to the skin mark, it may be accompanied by seizures, differences in neurological development, or eye involvement.
Where it comes from: It arises from a genetic change that occurs during development, and it is not usually inherited.
Who treats it? Ongoing care usually falls to the pediatrician and to pediatric neurology to monitor the nervous system, with support from genetics to pinpoint the origin. When a mark like this is identified along with other signs, it is advisable for a professional to carry out a detailed evaluation and guide the next steps.
Specialties that treat sturge-weber syndrome
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sturge-weber syndrome
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dra. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dra. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dra. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is sturge-weber syndrome?
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare disorder, present from birth, that mainly affects the skin, the eyes, and the nervous system, and is associated with a characteristic reddish mark on the face.
Which doctor treats sturge-weber syndrome?
Sturge-Weber Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in geneticist, pediatrician, pediatric neurologist.