Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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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.
Data on 35 doctors who treat sturge-weber syndrome
Which specialist treats sturge-weber syndrome?
Sturge-Weber Syndrome is usually treated by specialists in geneticist, neurologist, general practitioner, pediatric neurologist, pediatrician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in sturge-weber syndrome
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
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, neurologist, general practitioner, pediatric neurologist, pediatrician.