Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a rare congenital disease characterized by a classic triad consisting of a cutaneous capillary malformation, hypertrophy of soft tissue and/or bone in the limbs, and venous malformations, resulting in varicose veins or other malformations of the deep venous system.Objective: To present sclerotherapy as a therapeutic option in the management of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.Methods: It is presented the case of a 27-year-old female patient, with white skin, a history of diagnosis of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome since she was three years old, which manifested as a nevus from birth, located in the left gluteal region, increased size of the limb and presence of venous dilations since early childhood.Results: Foam sclerotherapy was used as a treatment for varicose veins.Conclusions: Varicose tracts were eliminated, which improved the aesthetics and functionality of the limb.
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7217440758