China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2018, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (2): 180-184.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2018.02.017

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Clinical practice guidelines for Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (translation version)

ZHAO Ze-liang, ZHENG Jia-wei   

  1. Department of Oromaxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai 200011, China;
  • Received:2017-11-28 Revised:2017-12-03 Online:2018-03-20 Published:2018-04-08

Abstract: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital vascular disorder with three clinical features: port-wine stain, abnormal overgrowth of soft tissues and bones, and venous/lymphatic malformations. The etiology and pathogenesis remain unknown. Symptoms and severity of KTS vary greatly among each individual. The goals of treatment are to alleviate symptoms and minimize the risk of complications. This article reviewed the clinical presentation and diagnostic studies, and provided management guidelines to help care for patients with this syndrome.

Key words: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Overgrowth of limb, Clinical practice guidelines

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