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All of the following statements regarding Sturge weber syndrome are true, EXCEPT:

A
Characterised by nevus flammeus
B
Diffuse choroidal hemangioma may be seen in upto 40% of the cases
C
Up to 85% of individuals may suffer from seizure disorder
D
Mental retardation is seen in only less the 15% of the individuals
High-Yield Explanation
Mental retardation is seen in 60% cases of Sturge weber syndrome. It is an nonfamilial disease characterised by the presence of nevus flammeus on one side of face. 40% of patients with po wine stain develop choroidal hemangioma. They also develop leptomeningeal angiodysplasia of brain and meninges resulting in seizures (85%), mental retardation and cerebral atrophy.

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