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Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
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A syndrome characterized by abnormal benign growths of blood vessels on the skin (hemangiomas, port wine stain, or nevus flammeus), excessive growth (hypertrophy) of the soft tissue and bone of a leg or arm, and varicose veins.

Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
Article describes the syndrome, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Casey Martin May Leave Golf
Article about Casey Martin's struggles with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Contact a Family (U.K.)
Information on Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and address of UK support group.

The Klippel-Trenaunay Support Group
Site offers information, research articles, and email addresses to contact.

MedicineNet.com
Comprehensive information on the syndrome.

Sturge-Weber Foundation
Information on Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

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