Definition:
Klippel Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome is a medical condition wherein blood vessels and lymph vessels fail to form as it should be. It is characterized by benign skin growths comprised of blood vessels, numerous lymph tissues, and varicose veins.
Diagnosis:
Confirming diagnosis is based only through the presence of a combination of the symptoms for Klippel Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome.
Treatment:
In consideration of the complexity of Klippel Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome, there is still no single treatment proven to promote treatment. Treatment is only applicable for the symptoms of the disorder.
Symptoms and Signs:
Klippel Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome –inflicted persons manifest a combination of the following symptoms:
* A characteristic “port-wine stain” with sharp edges; Port-wine stain is a vascular birthmark which consists of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin. This birthmark is identifiable by its reddish to purplish appearance in the skin.
* Enlarged, deformed, and twisted veins (Varicose veins)
* Increase in size of bony and soft tissues; which can result to either shrinking or gigantism.
* An inappropriately developed lymph system.
Causes:
As of the moment, there is still no basis of what really causes Klippel Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome; ongoing test is being conducted to prove of its genetic origin.
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