[Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and multiple vesical hemangiomas: treatment with Neodymium:YAG laser].

Abstract

The authors report the case of a patient presenting with bladder haemangiomas in the context of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome treated by Neodymium:YAG laser. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome consists of a combination of hypertrophy of a limb, cutaneous angiomas and varicose veins. Bladder haemangioma is a benign congenital vascular tumour associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome in 3 to 6% of cases, especially affecting children and young adults. Its most frequent clinical manifestation is haematuria. The diagnosis is based on endoscopy. Endoscopic treatment by Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser photocoagulation appears to be a satisfactory treatment option.

• Authors: L Zini, N Amara, J P Graziana, A Villers, J Biserte, E Mazeman
• Journal: Progres en urologie : journal de l'Association francaise d'urologie et de la Societe francaise d'urologie (Prog Urol) Vol. 11 Issue 6 Pg. 1282-4 (Dec 2001) ISSN: 1166-7087 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Syndrome de Klippel-Trenaunay et hémangiomes vésicaux multiples: traitement par laser Neodymium:YAG.
• PMID: 11859666 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Hemangioma (etiology, surgery)
• Humans
• Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome (complications)
• Laser Coagulation
• Neoplasms, Multiple Primary (etiology, surgery)
• Urinary Bladder Neoplasms (etiology, surgery)