TABLE 2.
Prevalence of Symptoms/co-morbidities
| Symptom | Prevalence in SWS Population (n = 277) | Prevalence in SWS Population Older Than 6 Years (n = 147) |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 226 (81.6%) | 122 (83.0%) |
| Learning disorder | 116 (41.9%) | 82 (55.8%) |
| Visual field cut | 116 (41.9%) | 71 (48.3%) |
| Hemiparesis | 115 (41.5%) | 55 (37.4%) |
| Headaches | 109 (39.4%) | 86 (58.5%) |
| Strokelike episode | 105 (37.9%) | 54 (36.7%) |
| Glaucoma surgery | 96 (34.6%) | 54 (36.7%) |
| Amblyopia | 47 (17.0)% | 30 (20.4%) |
| Intellectual disability | 41 (14.8%) | 30 (20.4%) |
| ADHD/ADD | 39 (14.1%) | 35 (23.8%) |
| Behavioral disorder | 30 (10.8%) | 26 (17.7%) |
| Symptomatic stroke | 29 (10.5%) | 16 (10.9%) |
| Brain surgery | 25 (9.0%) | 14 (9.5%) |
| Strabismus | 22 (7.9%) | 13 (8.8%) |
| Mood disorder | 21 (7.6%) | 20 (13.6%) |
| Thyroid disorder | 20 (7.2%) | 18 (12.2%) |
| Immune problem | 12 (4.3%) | 9 (6.1%) |
| Growth hormone deficiency | 12 (4.3%) | 7 (4.8%) |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 8 (2.9%) | 7 (4.8%) |
Abbreviations:
ADHD/ADD = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and/or attention deficit disorder
SWS = Sturge-Weber syndrome