Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome; KTS; Angio-osteohypertrophy; Nevus varicosus osteohypertrophicus syndrome; Hemangiectasia hypertrophicans; Nevus verucosus hypertrophicans

It may be helpful to join a support group in which members share common problems and concerns.

The following organizations provide further information on Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome:

• The Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group --www.k-t.org
• Vascular Birthmarks Foundation -- www.birthmark.org

Most individuals with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome do well, despite their cosmetic appearance. However, there can be related psychological problems.

Review Date: 09/10/2010
Reviewed By: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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