Squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus in a patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2001 Sep;13(9):1107-10. doi: 10.1097/00042737-200109000-00019.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / complications*
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Treatment Outcome