Which of the following is NOT true of sturge Weber syndrome ?

Correct answer: B. Mostly bilateral

  • A. Hemangiomatous involvement of skin
  • B. Mostly bilateral
  • C. Port wine nevus
  • D. Vascular gingival hyperplasia

Explanation

Sturge-Weber syndrome classically causes a usually unilateral facial port-wine stain with leptomeningeal and ocular vascular involvement; gingival enlargement may occur in the affected area. Bilateral disease is possible but is not the usual pattern, so option b is not true.

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