Sonographic Identification of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome

Sonographic Identification of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome

Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome is a rare cutaneous vascular disorder characterized by the presence of multiple hemangiomata, arteriovenous fistulas, and limb hypertrophy. We report the prenatal sonographic findings in a case of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome including fetal limb hypert...

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Main Authors: Yigit Cakiroglu, Emek Doğer, Sule Yildirim Kopuk, Yasemin Dogan, Eray Calıskan, Gülseren Yucesoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/595476
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Summary:Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome is a rare cutaneous vascular disorder characterized by the presence of multiple hemangiomata, arteriovenous fistulas, and limb hypertrophy. We report the prenatal sonographic findings in a case of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome including fetal limb hypertrophy and large subcutaneous cystic lesions. Prenatal diagnosis is possible by ultrasound examination and recognition important for prevention of complications and future management.
ISSN:2090-6684
2090-6692

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