# Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome in the Distal Part of the Unilateral Upper Limb and Venous Deficiency: A Case Report

**Authors:** Beenu Maharjan, Lian Liu, Xu Liu, Qingfeng Liu, Xian Jiang

PMC · DOI: 10.31729/jnma.8892 · JNMA: Journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2025-02-28

## TL;DR

This case report describes a 13-year-old girl with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome affecting her upper limb and highlights a personalized treatment approach.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the presentation of a rare case and the use of a multidisciplinary, patient-centered treatment strategy.

## Key findings

- The patient exhibited erythema in the left upper limb and shoulder since birth.
- A multidisciplinary team provided effective treatment through a personalized approach.

## Abstract

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms-capillary malformations, venous abnormalities, and hypertrophy of bones and soft tissues. The syndrome often presents with port wine stains, varicose veins, and limb hypertrophy, which can lead to significant complications such as venous thromboembolism and bleeding. We present a case of a 13 ' year female, with erythema in left upper limb and shoulder since birth.. An effective treatment method was employed, which incorporated a multidisciplinary team of experts specialized in various fields of dermatology and vascular surgery, all working collaboratively with the patient's well-being at the core of their efforts. This approach emphasized a personalized strategy based on the patient's preferences.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (MONDO:0007864)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** venous thromboembolism (MESH:D054556), hypertrophy of bones and soft tissues (MESH:D015576), Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (MESH:D007715), congenital disorder (MESH:D009358), capillary malformations (OMIM:163000), erythema (MESH:D004890), Unilateral Upper Limb and Venous Deficiency (MESH:D038062), varicose veins (MESH:D014648), bleeding (MESH:D006470), venous abnormalities (MESH:D014647), port (MESH:D019339)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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