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Recurrent pulmonary embolism associated with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10208231     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by the triad of varicose veins, cutaneous hemangiomas, and hypertrophy of soft tissue and bone. We present the case of a woman with KTWS, cor pulmonale, and death due to recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE). The risk of deep venous thrombosis and PE in patients with KTWS is evaluated, and treatment recommendations are made with emphasis on the role of early, aggressive management in the subset of patients with KTWS known to have thromboembolic disease.
Authors:
A Gianlupi; R W Harper; D M Dwyre; G P Marelich
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Chest     Volume:  115     ISSN:  0012-3692     ISO Abbreviation:  Chest     Publication Date:  1999 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1999-05-06     Completed Date:  1999-05-06     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0231335     Medline TA:  Chest     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1199-201     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento 95817, USA.
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Humans
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / complications*
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Artery / pathology,  radiography
Pulmonary Embolism / complications*,  pathology,  radiography
Recurrence

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