PHACE Syndrome
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What is the definition of PHACE Syndrome?
PHACE syndrome is the association of a large hemangioma, usually on the face or neck, in combination with one or more other birth defects. People with PHACE syndrome may have posterior fossa brain malformations, hemangioma, arterial lesions (blood vessel abnormalities in the head or neck), cardiac (heart) abnormalities/aortic coarctation, and eye abnormalities. Symptoms and symptom severity may vary from person to person. The cause of the condition is currently unknown.
What are the alternative names for PHACE Syndrome?
  • PHACE syndrome
  • Supraumbilical midabdominal raphe and facial cavernous hemangiomas
  • P-CIIS
  • PHACE association
  • PHACES association
  • Pascual-Castroviejo syndrome type 2
  • Pascual-Castroviejo type II syndrome
  • Posterior fossa brain malformations, hemangiomas of the face, arterial anomalies, cardiac anomalies, and eye abnormalities
  • Hemangiomas cavernous of face supraumbilical midline raphe
  • Raphe, supraumbilical midline, with cavernous facial hemangiomas
  • Sternal nonunion with supraumbilical raphe
Who are the top PHACE Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Neuroradiology | Radiology
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Neuroradiology | Radiology
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Precision Spine And Peripheral Nerve Center

185 Berry St., Lobby 6, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Christopher Hess is a neuroradiologist, a specialist in diagnosing nervous system disorders with advanced imaging technologies. He uses MRI to diagnose and monitor neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia, and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. He also has expertise in diagnosing vascular anomalies (abnormalities involving blood vessels) and in CT-guided spinal procedures. He serves as chair of the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. Hess earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He earned a master of science degree and doctorate in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He completed a residency in radiology and a fellowship in neuroradiology at UCSF. Dr. Hess is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Hess is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Neuroradiology and American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
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Office

1701 Divisadero St # 340, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Ilona Frieden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frieden is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Hemangioma, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
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Radiology Department-Froedtert Hospital

8750 William Coffey Dr, 
Milwaukee, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mohit Maheshwari is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Maheshwari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PHACE Syndrome, Clouston Syndrome, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center