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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
1Department of Medicine, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
The West Indian Medical Journal
|February 26, 2014
Summary
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital vascular disorder causing limb enlargement and venous malformations. Early suspicion in children with capillary hemangiomas and enlarged limbs is crucial for diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Pediatric Genetics
- Congenital Disorders
Background:
- Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital vascular malformation disorder.
- It typically presents with capillary malformations, soft tissue/bony hypertrophy, and venous anomalies.
Observation:
- A case study of a 12-year-old boy with KTS is presented.
- The patient exhibited an enlarged right lower limb with significant varicosities.
Findings:
- Diagnostic investigations revealed extensive superficial and deep venous varices.
- Dilatation of the right common iliac and external iliac veins was noted.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of suspecting KTS in pediatric patients with capillary hemangiomas and limb enlargement.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are essential for patients with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
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