All of the following statements regarding Sturge weber syndrome are true, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Mental retardation is seen in only less the 15% of the individuals
Description: Mental retardation is seen in 60% cases of Sturge weber syndrome. It is an nonfamilial disease characterised by the presence of nevus flammeus on one side of face. 40% of patients with po wine stain develop choroidal hemangioma. They also develop leptomeningeal angiodysplasia of brain and meninges resulting in seizures (85%), mental retardation and cerebral atrophy.
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