Foot ulcers in klippel-trenaunay syndrome: two case reports and one metatypical Basal cell carcinoma.

Abstract

Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital malformation with vascular anomalies of capillaries, veins and lymphatics and hypertrophy of bones and soft tissues, associated with microdeletion of 2q37.3 and upregulation of angiogenic factor AGGF1. Although KTS predisposes to venous thromboembolic diseases and may be associate with potentially life-threatening vascular complications including bleeding, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis, the development of leg or foot ulcers is uncommon. We present two adult patients with KTS and foot ulcers and advise doctors to keep in mind that chronic foot ulcers in KTS may have an underlying neoplasia.

• Authors: D Langner, B Heining, J Schönlebe, G Tchernev, A A Chokoeva, T Lotti, U Wollina
• Journal: Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents (J Biol Regul Homeost Agents) 2015 Jan-Mar Vol. 29 Issue 1 Suppl Pg. 27-30 ISSN: 0393-974X [Print] Italy
• PMID: 26016963 (Publication Type: Journal Article)