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- 2018
Possible Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome in a NewbornKeywords: yenido?an,erken tan?,Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Sendromu Abstract: Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Syndrome (KTWS) is a congenital syndrome characterized by cutaneous vascular malformations, bone and soft tissue hypertrophy, and varicose veins. Both peripheral and visceral involvement can be observed in KTWS and this can be a major source of morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is important in preventing complications such as pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, bleeding, stasis dermatitis and cutaneous ulcerations.Herein we presented a 9-day newborn with possible KTWS. That it is important early diagnosis of this disease in childhood and appropriate supportive treatment is started to prevent venous insufficiency
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