Sturge-Weber syndrome

How is Sturge-Weber syndrome diagnosed?

In addition to the visual appearance of your child’s skin lesion, diagnostic procedures may include:

• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - a diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within your child’s body
• computerized tomography scan (also called a CT or CAT scan) - a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images