Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome: the use of in utero magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a prospective diagnosis

The diagnosis of the Klippel–Trenaunay–Weber (KTW) syndrome is rarely made antenatally. We report the use of both ultrasound and in utero magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the prenatal diagnosis of this syndrome. This is the first report of the use of prenatal MRI in the diagnosis of this conditio...

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Published in:Prenatal diagnosis 2001-04, Vol.21 (4), p.311-313
Main Authors: Martin, W. L., Ismail, K. M. K., Brace, V., McPherson, L., Chapman, S., Kilby, M. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion, Induced
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Karyotyping
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (KTW) syndrome
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - diagnosis
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Male
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
Oligohydramnios - diagnostic imaging
Pregnancy
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
prenatal diagnosis
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
ultrasound
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Summary:The diagnosis of the Klippel–Trenaunay–Weber (KTW) syndrome is rarely made antenatally. We report the use of both ultrasound and in utero magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the prenatal diagnosis of this syndrome. This is the first report of the use of prenatal MRI in the diagnosis of this condition. There was concordance in the findings of both modalities, with limb hypertrophy, and multiple haemangiomata – both subcutaneous and internally – demonstrated with ultrasound and MRI. The patient elected to terminate the pregnancy because of associated oligohydramnios and a small fetal chest noted at 20 weeks. The postmortem examination confirmed the antenatal diagnosis. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0197-3851
1097-0223
DOI:10.1002/pd.48