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Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome
Disease definition
A rare congenital complex vascular malformation syndrome characterized by capillary malformations manifesting as port-wine stains and venous varicosities typically prominent along the lateral aspect of the lower extremities, associated with overgrowth of a limb (most commonly a leg), more rarely other regions of the body, involving bone and/or soft tissue. The diagnosis is usually made when at least 2 of these 3 features exist. Lymphatic malformations are also observed, while arteriovenous fistulas are absent. Patients present recurrent painful thrombophlebitis, venous thrombosis, and sudden venous hemorrhage.
ORPHA:90308
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- Article for general public
- English (2013) - Socialstyrelsen
- Svenska (2015) - Socialstyrelsen
Guidelines
- Clinical practice guidelines
- Français (2020) - PNDS
- Anesthesia guidelines
- Czech (2017) - Orphananesthesia
- English (2017) - Orphananesthesia


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