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what is klippel-trenaunay-weber syndrome?

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KTW syndrome: KTW is a rare defect involving capillary abnormalities, enlargement of one leg, an atypical varicosity on the lateral side and arteriovenous malformation.

Question 2

what is klippel-trenaunay-weber syndrome?

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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome: Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome is a rare vascular congenital condition due to improper formation of  blood  and/or lymphatic vessels. It  has three features:  Port Wine Stain (nevus flammeus or capillary hemangioma), venous or/and lymphatic malformations, and  enlargement (soft-tissue hypertrophy) of the affected extremity.

Question 3

could you explain what is klippel trenaunay weber syndrome?

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Blood vessel malform: Rare congenital medical condition in which blood vessels and/or lymph vessels fail to form properly. The three main features are nevus flammeus (port-wine stain), venous and lymphatic malformations, and soft-tissue hypertrophy of the affected limb. Often called angio-osteohypertrophy or hemangiectatic hypertrophy and is found as a congenital defect at time of birth in many cases.

Question 4

can osler weber rendu be only in the brain and spine?

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Not only those 2: The other name for it is hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, meaning tortuous blood vessels occur in many parts of the body: nose (causing nosebleeds), stomach (bleeding into the gut), skin and moist membranes (spider veins), liver, lungs, and brain or spine (may manifest as ataxia, stroke, seizures or hemorrhage). Get tested for avms at any other sites. Good luck!

Question 5

what are the tests for sturge weber syndrome?

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Appropriate care.: Epilepsy, cerebral palsy, mental retardation are risks.  However, some do remarkably well even with severe findings on scans.  Brain surgery may be considered in severe cases - but should be avoided.  Hemispherectomy is an extreme option.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of sturge weber syndrome?

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Port wine/seizures: Port wine stain on face, seizures, glaucoma, muscle weakness, developmental delay, intellectual disability.

Question 7

is sturge weber syndrome is progressive disease?

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Not progressive: But will always need follow up eye exams to monitor for possible glaucoma.

Question 8

is a weber b distal fib fx a fx of the lateral malleolus?

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Yes: The distal (lower end) fibula is also know as the lateral malleolus.  The weber classification of ankle fractures classifies based on the location of the fracture (break) with respect to the syndesmosis (connection between tibia and fibula just above the ankle joint.  A = below syndesmosis, b = at level, c = above.  As you go from a to b to c, the risk of syndesmosis injury increases.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: sturge weber syndrome?

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See below: Sturge-weber syndrome is a rare disorder that is present at birth. A child with this condition will have a port-wine stain birthmark (usually on the face) and nervous system problems. The cause of sturge-weber is unknown.

Question 10

what is hemorrhagic telangiectasia also known as oslo weber rendu syndrome?

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Same: Oslo rendu weber involves vascular malformations on mucosal surfaces and is a congenital genetic disease.  These vascular abnormalities frequently bleed.

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