what is kt syndrome and describe its Symptoms and diagnosis details?
lthough the cause and processes surrounding Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) are poorly understood, the birth defect is diagnosed by the presence of a combination of these symptoms (often on approximately ¼th of the body, though some cases may present more of less affected tissue): One or more distinctive port-wine stains with sharp borders[citation needed] Varicose veins Hypertrophy of bony and soft tissues, that may lead to local gigantism or shrinking. An improperly developed lymph system Note: In some cases, patients may present without port-wine stains (capillary port wine type). Such cases are very rare and may be classified as atypical Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Note that KTS can either affect blood vessels, lymph vessels, or both. The condition most commonly presents with a mixture of the two. Those with veinous involvements are subject to an overall harder lifestyle due to the increased pain and complications. The birth defect affects men and women equally, and is not limited
Although the cause and processes surrounding Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) are poorly understood, the birth defect is diagnosed by the presence of a combination of these symptoms (often on approximately ¼th of the body, though some cases may present more of less affected tissue): * One or more distinctive port-wine stains with sharp borders[citation needed] * Varicose veins * Hypertrophy of bony and soft tissues, that may lead to local gigantism or shrinking. * An improperly developed lymph system Note that KTS can either affect blood vessels, lymph vessels, or both. The condition most commonly presents with a mixture of the two. Those with veinous involvements are subject to an overall harder lifestyle due to the increased pain and complications.
