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Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome: A multisystem disorder possibly resulting from a pathogenic gene for vascular and tissue overgrowth
Author(s) -
Kihiczak George G.,
Meine Jon G.,
Schwartz Robert A.,
Janniger Camila K.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2006.02940.x
Subject(s) - klippel trenaunay syndrome , medicine , varicose veins , etiology , muscle hypertrophy , soft tissue , pathology , disease , vascular disease , dermatology , surgery
Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome is characterized by a triad of varicose veins, cutaneous capillary malformation, and hypertrophy of bone and soft tissue. Appropriate evaluation and treatment of children displaying features of the disease may minimize morbidity. The clinical appearance, etiology, genetics, diagnostics, and treatment of Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome are herein explored.