Learn About PHACE Syndrome

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
Pediatrics | Dermatology
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Pediatrics | Dermatology

University Of California San Francisco

2330 Post St, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Ilona Frieden is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frieden is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are PHACE Syndrome, Hemangioma, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Elite in PHACE Syndrome

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

3100 San Pablo Ave, 
Berkeley, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Christopher Hess is a Radiologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Hess is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Radiology | Interventional Radiology
Elite in PHACE Syndrome
Radiology | Interventional Radiology

Childrens Specialty Group Inc

9000 W Wisconsin Ave, 
Milwaukee, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mohit Maheshwari is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Maheshwari is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of PHACE Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are PHACE Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

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