Urogenital Imaging

Klippel - trenaunay - weber syndrome, pelvic manifestations

(Maurice Klippel, 1858 - 1942, French neurologist, Paul Trenaunay, 20th century, French physician and Frederick Weber, 1863 - 1962, English physician),The Klippel Trenaunay Weber syndrome is a rare, congenital disorder characterized by vascular naevus formation, deep venous thrombosis, varicosities, and hypertrophy of affected tissues. Pelvic varices may be seen when there is extensive involvement of the lower extremity (Fig.1). For a general description see Klippel Trenaunay Weber syndrome.

 

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Fig.1

Axial contrast-enhanced CT section of the pelvis demonstrating extensive vascular malformations in the left pelvis and body wall, due to Klippel Trenaunay syndrome.
Klippel - trenaunay - weber syndrome, pelvic manifestations, Fig.1