Clinical Trial: Genetic Analysis of PHACE Syndrome (Hemangioma With Other Congenital Anomalies)
Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Genetic Analysis of PHACE Syndrome.(PHACE Syndrome is Defined as a Hemangioma Plus One or More of the Following: Brain, Heart, Eye, Sternal or
Brief Summary:
- PHACE syndrome(OMIM database number 606519) is the association of a vascular birthmark (hemangioma) on the face along with one or more of the following conditions: congenital heart defects, congenital anomalies of the cerebral arteries,brain, eyes, or sternum.
- A research study is currently being conducted at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) to investigate if there is an inherited cause of PHACE syndrome.
- We are hoping that this study will lead to a better understanding of how and why children develop PHACE syndrome.