Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) is a rare congenital vascular condition in which blood vessels and/or lymphatic vessels do not develop properly, causing a limb to develop port wine stains (red-purple birthmarks involving blood vessels), varicose veins, and/or excessive bone and soft tissue regeneration. The limb could be bigger, lengthier, or warmer than usual.

Epidemiology

There is no evidence of a racial propensity for Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome affects both men and women equally.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome appears during birth, early infancy, or childhood.

Causes

There are no particular causes mentioned yet in the research, despite the fact
that many theories have been offered in the hopes of establishing a cause for
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Signs and Symptoms

The presence of a combination of these symptoms (typically on around ¼ of the body, though certain cases may display more or less damaged tissue) indicates the presence of a birth defect:

One or more separate port-wine stains with pronounced borders
Varicose veins
Bony and soft tissue hypertrophy, which may result in local gigantism or shrinkage
Inadequately developed lymphatic system

Management at SNEH

The neurodevelopmental approach and maintenance therapy will be used to manage the changes in
youngsters. The main focus of the treatment will be on meeting goals and decreasing symptoms.
Compression clothing may be recommended for improved circulation.
Kinesiotaping is a type of muscle reinforcing tape.
Pro-wraps and super-wraps are used to improve alignment at the trunk and limbs.
Infants' limbs and stomachs are massaged by therapists and mothers to improve circulation.

Parental Advice

Performing similar mobility exercises as instructed by the therapist
At-home, use of Kinesio taping and pro-wraps
Mothers should massage their babies in the direction of hair growth, and they
should also massage their stomachs in a circular motion to aid digestion.
Family participation in therapy