Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

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VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS, HYPEROSTOSIS, CHROMOSOMES /abnormalities, PATIENT CARE, SCLEROTHERAPY.

Abstract

Introduction: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome  is the result of an embryonic developmental disorder of mesodermal tissues affecting angiogenesis at different stages, possibly after intrauterine injury, so it occurs very rarely in adulthood.

Objective: to describe the clinical, laboratory, imaging, and evolutionary findings of a young adult with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Case report: a 31-year-old woman who comes to the on-call body for rectal bleeding and edema in the left lower limb encompasses the thigh. Physical examination shows vascular nevus located in the lower left extremity and varicose veins that the patient refers to have from very early ages of life. Imaging confirmed the diagnosis of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. The patient underwent treatment according to the protocols established, achieving evident clinical improvement.

Conclusion: a proper diagnosis of this syndrome will allow adequate follow-up and medical treatment by the multidisciplinary team in charge; as a result a better quality of life for the patient was achieved.

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Author Biographies

Gricel Cuan Hernández, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”, La Habana, Cuba.

Médico Especialista de primer grado en Imagenología. Jefa deservicio, Profesora Asistente, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”, La Habana, Cuba.

Aylin Granado Rodríguez, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”, La Habana, Cuba.

Médico Residente de Imagenología. Profesora Instructora, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”, La Habana, Cuba.

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2019-10-04

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Cuan Hernández G, Granado Rodríguez A. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2019 Oct. 4 [cited 2025 Aug. 8];23(6):941-6. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/3910

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Vol. 23 No. 6 (2019)

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