Squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
The Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare disorder characterized by a triad of port-wine stains, varicose veins, and bony or soft tissue hypertrophy of one extremity. Digestive bleeding is the most commonly observed gastrointestinal manifestation. In rare cases, the syndrome is associated with malignancies. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman with KTS and dysphagia caused by an oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Bujanda
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Department of Gastroenterology, San Eloy Hospital, Baracaldo, Spain. castro@medynet.com
Sánchez
A
A
Vicente
J M
JM
Sánchez
A
A
Fernández Cantón
G F
GF
Olagoitia
J M
JM
Iriondo
C
C
Fernández de Luco
M A
MA
Muñoz
C
C
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007715:Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D016896:Treatment Outcome