Just diagnosed with Sturge-Weber syndrome?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a specialist or center that sees Sturge-Weber syndrome, look for clinical trials, and connect with others living with it — all in one place.
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Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Encephalofacial angiomatosis, Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, SWS, Sturge-Weber-Dimitri syndrome, Sturge-Weber-Krabbe angiomatosis, Sturge-Weber-Krabbe syndrome. Tomeko brings together the specialists, research, clinical trials, treatments and community for Sturge-Weber syndrome so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ORPHA:3205 · OMIM 185300 · ICD-10 Q85.8 · GARD 0007706
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Research & market landscape for Sturge-Weber syndrome
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Common questions
What is Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare condition. Also known as Encephalofacial angiomatosis, Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, SWS, Sturge-Weber-Dimitri syndrome, Sturge-Weber-Krabbe angiomatosis, Sturge-Weber-Krabbe syndrome. For an authoritative medical description see the reference sources on this page; Tomeko brings the specialists, clinical trials, patient organizations and community for Sturge-Weber syndrome together in one place.
What are the symptoms of Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Symptoms of Sturge-Weber syndrome vary from person to person. For a reviewed, plain-language overview see the authoritative references below (NIH GARD, Orphanet), and discuss your own symptoms with a clinician who treats Sturge-Weber syndrome.
How is Sturge-Weber syndrome treated?
Treatment for Sturge-Weber syndrome depends on the individual and is managed by specialists. Use Tomeko to find clinicians and Centers of Excellence who see Sturge-Weber syndrome, and review current options with them.
What causes Sturge-Weber syndrome — is it genetic?
The cause and inheritance of Sturge-Weber syndrome are described in the authoritative references linked on this page. A genetics or specialist clinician who treats Sturge-Weber syndrome can explain what it means for you and your family.
I was just diagnosed with Sturge-Weber syndrome — what should I do first?
Start by learning the basics from an authoritative source, find a specialist or center that sees Sturge-Weber syndrome, and connect with a patient organization. Tomeko brings these together on one hub.
Where can I find a specialist for Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians who treat Sturge-Weber syndrome, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for Sturge-Weber syndrome?
Tomeko shows live, recruiting studies for Sturge-Weber syndrome from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.
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