[Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and multiple vesical hemangiomas: treatment with Neodymium:YAG laser]

Prog Urol. 2001 Dec;11(6):1282-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report the case of a patient presenting with bladder haemangiomas in the context of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome treated by Neodymium:YAG laser. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome consists of a combination of hypertrophy of a limb, cutaneous angiomas and varicose veins. Bladder haemangioma is a benign congenital vascular tumour associated with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome in 3 to 6% of cases, especially affecting children and young adults. Its most frequent clinical manifestation is haematuria. The diagnosis is based on endoscopy. Endoscopic treatment by Neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser photocoagulation appears to be a satisfactory treatment option.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hemangioma / etiology
  • Hemangioma / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / complications*
  • Laser Coagulation*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / etiology
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*