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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome in Adult
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome in Adult

See also in: Anogenital
Contributors: Shannon Wongvibulsin MD, PhD, Susan Burgin MD
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Synopsis

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is also known as hemangiectatic hypertrophy or angio-osteohypertrophy syndrome. Typically, hemihypertrophy, varicose veins, and capillary malformations (port-wine stains) are seen early in life. This triad may affect one or more extremity or the trunk, and it may more rarely affect the head or neck. If an extremity is affected, the resultant hemihypertrophy gives rise to increased limb girth and length. The syndrome is most frequently diagnosed in infancy or early childhood.

A capillary malformation that does not cross the midline of the body, is present at birth, or develops in early childhood. Varicose veins can be extensive, appearing not only below the knee but also in the pelvic region, often sparing the saphenous distribution. They may not be visible until the child begins to walk. Hypertrophy of one or more body parts is usually seen at birth and worsens during the first few years of life. This is due to hypertrophy of the soft tissues and sometimes bone. Lymphatic manifestations include lymphedema, lymphatic blebs, and pseudoverrucous papules. Usually one extremity (the leg more commonly than the arm) is affected. Truncal involvement may occur, and the head and neck are rarely affected. Rarely, multiple limbs may be affected.

KTS is considered a subtype of the PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS), which includes genetic disorders resulting in overgrowth due to mutations in the PIK3CA gene. Nevertheless, the exact etiology of KTS is not fully understood, and not all patients with this syndrome have the PIK3CA gene mutation.

Complications of KTS include thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, and coagulopathy. Cutaneous complications include stasis dermatitis and venous stasis ulcers. Vascular malformations have been reported to occur internally as well; gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding may complicate GI tract malformations. Scoliosis may develop as a result of lower limb length discrepancy.

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ICD10CM:
Q87.2 – Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs

SNOMEDCT:
721105004 – Klippel Trenaunay syndrome

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Last Reviewed:01/22/2023
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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome in Adult
See also in: Anogenital
A medical illustration showing key findings of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome : Asymmetric trunk or extremity distribution, Purple color, Vascular plaque, Limb hypertrophy
Clinical image of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome - imageId=1712604. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A broad maroon plaque (port wine stain) and hemihypertrophy of the leg.'
A broad maroon plaque (port wine stain) and hemihypertrophy of the leg.
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