Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome

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  • Disease or Syndrome
Definition:
A congenital disorder that is characterized by a triad of capillary malformations (hemangioma), venous malformations (arteriovenous fistula), and soft tissue or bony hypertrophy of the limb. This syndrome is caused by mutations in the vg5q gene which encodes a strong angiogenesis stimulator.
Synonyms:
  • Disease, Klippel-Trenaunay
  • Klippel Trenaunay Disease
  • Klippel Trenaunay Weber Syndrome
  • Klippel-Trenaunay Disease
  • Syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber
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