Question 1

what is the definition or description of: sturge weber syndrome?

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See below: Sturge-weber syndrome is a rare disorder that is present at birth. A child with this condition will have a port-wine stain birthmark (usually on the face) and nervous system problems. The cause of sturge-weber is unknown.

Question 2

what are the tests for sturge weber syndrome?

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Appropriate care.: Epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation are risks.  However, some do remarkably well even with severe findings on scans.  Brain surgery may be considered in severe cases - but should be avoided.  Hemispherectomy is an extreme option.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of sturge weber syndrome?

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Port wine/seizures: Port wine stain on face, seizures, glaucoma, muscle weakness, developmental delay, intellectual disability.

Question 4

is sturge weber syndrome is progressive disease?

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Not progressive: But will always need follow up eye exams to monitor for possible glaucoma.

Question 5

if my son has a port wine stain on his  nerve does he have sturge weber syndrome?

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Sturge weber syndrom: Sturge weber syndrome has port wine stains on the face most of the time, seizures, paralysis or weakness on one side and learning disability, 
i do not know what you mean port wine stains on his nerve, port wine stains are very common and it has no connection with sturge weber unless you have the other features.

Question 6

what is the life expectancy with triple x syndrome?

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Normal: Life expectancy should be normal. There are no effects that affect heart, or other major systems that would reduce life expectancy.

Question 7

what is the life expectancy for kids with noonan syndrome?

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May be normal: Children with Noonan's Syndrome may have cardiac abnormalities such as pulmonic stenosis, ASD (atrial septal defect), VSD (ventricular septal defect). If these abnormalities are mild, then the life expectancy may be normal.

Question 8

what is the life expectancy for people with loeys-dietz syndrome?

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Not Known: This  disease has been diagnosed in about 300-500 people and is known as a disease entity only since 2005. Life expectancy is expected to increase like in Marfan's syndrome with improved awareness and medical progress.

Due to the high risk of death from aortic aneurysm rupture, patients should be followed closely.

A valuable resource for this is 
http://www.Loeysdietz.Org/index.Ph.

Question 9

does wpw syndrome affect life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If diagnosed and properly treated (usually with a procedure called an ablation) one can have a normal life expectancy. However, prior to treatment a patient may have a fast heart rhythm that can be dangerous and potentially life threatening.

Question 10

i want to khnow about the life expectancy in west syndrome patients.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Life expectancy of West Syndrome depends on the underlying cause.If there are other underlying brain disorders, then the prognosis is worse.  If the cause is "unknown", the prognosis is better  It is also better if it presents after age 4 months,  is treated right away and if the patient has good response to the treatment. About half live  20 yrs.

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