Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome. A rare cause of recurrent macrohematuria: case report

A 37-year-old man with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome presented with an episode of painless severe gross hematuria. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed vessels of significant diameter in the bladder wall. Diagnostic imaging is mandatory in order to be aware of the extent of the lesion as the bleed...

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Published in:	Urologe. Ausgabe A Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 739 - 741
Main Authors:	Rinnab, L, Paiss, T, Küfer, R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	German
Published:	Germany 01-06-2006
Subjects:	Adult Cystoscopy Diagnosis, Differential Hematuria - etiology Humans Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - diagnosis Laser Coagulation Male Recurrence Tomography, X-Ray Computed Urethra - blood supply Urinary Bladder - blood supply Varicose Veins - diagnosis
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Summary:	A 37-year-old man with Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome presented with an episode of painless severe gross hematuria. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed vessels of significant diameter in the bladder wall. Diagnostic imaging is mandatory in order to be aware of the extent of the lesion as the bleeding identified intraoperatively may only be the "tip of the iceberg." If conservative means fail, laser coagulation should be the treatment of choice.
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ISSN:	0340-2592
DOI:	10.1007/s00120-006-1033-7