[Current diagnostic criteria of PHACES syndrome]

Med Wieku Rozwoj. 2011 Apr-Jun;15(2):143-50.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The PHACES syndrome refers to coexistence of the Posterior fossa brain malformations, (Segmental Haemangiomas) of the face with (Arterial anomalie) and midline raphe defects (Sternal defects or Supraumbilical raphe). The diagnostic criteria have not been precisely established and are still discussed by the experts. The authors present current knowledge on PHACE syndrome and discuss suggested diagnostic criteria of PHACE syndrome.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Coarctation / diagnosis*
  • Eye Abnormalities / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Neurocutaneous Syndromes / diagnosis*

Supplementary concepts

  • PHACE association