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Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

How is it treated?

Medical care in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome requires multidisciplinary management involving orthopaedic care in relation to leg length inequality, compression bandages, laser treatment for the port wine stain, surgical intervention and psycho-social support.

There is a significant degree of variation and medical care needs to be tailored to the individual needs.

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Medical text written October 1998 by Dr J Harper. Last updated November 2004 by Professor J Harper, Consultant in Paediatric Dermatology, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK.

 

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