Klippel–Trénaunay Syndrome (KTS) | Figure 2.27 A: Sturge–Weber syndrome (Reprint from Burgdorf WH, Plewig G, Wolff HH, Landthaler M, eds. Braun- Falco’s Dermatology. 3rd ed. Heidelberg: Springer; 2009) B: Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome (Courtesy of Dr. Michelle B. Bain) C: Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome (Courtesy of Dr Michelle B. Bain) |
(Figure 2.27B, C) - Sporadic, vascular malformation of a limb associated with bone and soft tissue hypertrophy of the affected extremity with lymphatic and deep venous insufficiency
- Gigantism of the involved limb; may become painful and edematous, even ulcerate, ± recurrent cellulitis
- Can also have urinary/GI vascular lesions, less frequently can have intermittent claudication, venous ulcers, lymphedema, recurrent pulmonary emboli
- If multiple arteriovenous fistulas associated with skeletal and soft tissue hypertrophy → Parkes Weber syndrome
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