A Case of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome With Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Splenomegaly
Gastrointestinal bleeding resulting from the involvement of the gastrointestinal tract in people with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is exceedingly uncommon and frequently neglected. A 22-year-old male, a diagnosed case of KTS, was assessed for per rectal bleeding and abdominal discomfort. A colonoscopy revealed third-degree hemorrhoids with vascular malformation all over the colon. Cystic lesions were found in the spleen with associated splenomegaly on ultrasonography. The patient was managed conservatively. Due to extensive colonic involvement, surgical procedures were not done with limited facilities. He was advised to take more specialized and expert consultations.
Authors
- Tamzid Ahmed Pranta
Institutions
- Chittagong Medical College (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74371
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57