Learn About Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare condition that is typically present at birth. The syndrome often involves port wine stains, excess growth of bones and soft tissue, and varicose veins.
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome; KTS; Angio-osteohypertrophy; Hemangiectasia hypertrophicans; Nevus verucosus hypertrophicans; Capillary-lymphatico-venous malformation (CLVM)
KTS is caused by a genetic variation that occurs during fetal development. Why this occurs is unknown.
Symptoms of KTS include:
- Many port wine stains or other blood vessel problems, including dark spots on the skin
- Varicose veins (may be seen in early infancy, but are more likely to be seen later in childhood or adolescence)
- Unstable gait due to limb-length difference (involved limb is longer)
- Bone, vein, or nerve pain
Other possible symptoms:
- Bleeding from the rectum
- Blood in the urine
More information and support for people with KTS and their families can be found at:
- The Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group -- k-t.org
- Vascular Birthmarks Foundation -- birthmark.org
Most people with KTS do well, although the condition may affect their appearance.
Mayo Clinic
Megha Tollefson is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Tollefson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Vascular Birthmark, and Hemangioma. Dr. Tollefson is currently accepting new patients.
Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine
Navneet Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Lung Cancer, Heart Tumor, Thymectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Uc Regents
Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh is an Interventional Radiologist in Orange, California. Dr. Abi-Jaoudeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Embolization, and Prostatic Artery Embolization.
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Published Date: December 31, 2023
Published By: Anna C. Edens Hurst, MD, MS, Associate Professor in Medical Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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K-T Support Group website. Clinical practice guidelines for Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS). k-t.org/assets/images/content/BCH-Klippel-Trenaunay-Syndrome-Management-Guidelines-1-6-2016.pdf. Updated January 6, 2016. Accessed April 18, 2024.
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