INTRODUCTION TO KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome may be defined as a rare disorder that is present from birth, Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is characterized by abnormal growths on the skin consisting of masses of blood vessels, excessive growth of the soft tissue and bone of a leg or arm.

SYNONYMS OF KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

1. Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
2. Angio-osteohypertrophy
3. Nevus varicousus osteohypertrophicus syndrome
4. Hemangiectasia hypertrophicans
5. Nevus verucosus hypertrophicans

CAUSES OF KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

Presently a research on Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is going on in order to discover its cause. Scientist discovered that the disease may be autosomal dominant.

SYMPTOMS OF KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

1. Joint pain.
2. Muscles cramping.
3. Painful clotting.
4. Rectal bleeding.

DIAGNOSIS OF KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

Clinical Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome can be diagnosed by :-

1. MRI.
2. Ultrasonography.
3. Angiography.

TREATMENT OF KLIPPEL-TRENAUNAY SYNDROME:-

Although both nonoperative and surgical approaches can be used for the treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome:-

SUPPORTIVE APPROACH:-

1. Compression therapy
2. Anticoagulant therapy


SURGICAL APPROACH:-

1. Laser therapy.
2. Surgery.