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Klippel-Trenaunay syndromeDefinitionKlippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a group of findings consisting of:
Most cases of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome occur for no apparent reason, although a few cases are thought to be inherited disorders (possibly passed as an autosomal dominant trait with low penetrance) Most individuals with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome do well despite their cosmetic appearance, although there can be associated psychological problems. Alternative NamesKlippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome; KTS; Angio-osteohypertrophy; Nevus varicousus osteohypertrophicus syndrome; Hemangiectasia hypertrophicans; Nevus verucosus hypertrophicans
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