Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Is a slow-flow combined vascular anomaly (capillary-lymphatic-venous malformation) that is typically associated with marked overgrowth of the leg and geographic capillary stains. The condition may rarely be associated with hypotrophy. Anomalous lateral veins, which are typically on the lateral aspect of the thigh, become prominent because of incompetent valves and deep venous anomalies.
- KTS is a rare congenital (present at birth) condition that results in your child having a large number of abnormal blood vessels.
- No one knows the precise cause.
- It’s a complicated condition, and it affects different kids in different ways.
- The first step is to have your child evaluated by members of an experienced interdisciplinary vascular anomalies team.
- No single specialist can manage KTS and its associated problems, as different interventional techniques and surgical procedures are often needed.
- Because there is no cure for KTS — and it’s a progressive condition — we believe that treating your child’s symptoms is the most effective way to manage the disease.
