📋Overview
Sturge-Weber syndrome is a sporadic condition caused by a somatic mutation in the GNAQ gene, leading to the development of capillary malformations such as a facial port-wine stain. These vascular abnormalities often extend to the leptomeninges, which are the membranes covering the brain, and can also affect ocular structures.
This multisystem disorder is typically identified at birth by the presence of the characteristic facial birthmark, though the severity of associated neurological and visual symptoms can vary. The condition is not known to be hereditary, occurring instead as a random genetic change during early embryonic development.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0038505Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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