The Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

An infant was referred for evaluation of a congenital portwine stain of the entire left lower extremity. The infant was subsequently confirmed as having Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, and the problem was successfully managed by conservative therapy. The patient's clinical course is reviewed and the Klippel- Trenaunay syndrome discussed.

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