A Rare Cause of Chronic Leg Ulcer in Childhood: Parkes-Weber Syndrome

Autor: Kübra Yüce Atamulu, Sevgi Yaşar Durmuş, Tuğba Uylar Seber
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: The international journal of lower extremity wounds.
ISSN: 1552-6941
Popis: Parkes Weber syndrome is a rare congenital vascular disease characterized by capillary venous, arterio-venous and lymphatic malformations accompanied by bone or soft tissue hypertrophy in the affected body area. Lymphatic insufficiency and venous ulcers may occur as a result of increased venous pressure, caused by arterio-venous shunts. Parkes Weber syndrome is an infrequent cause of leg ulcers in childhood. Since arterio-venous malformations can lead to serious complications, it is important to recognize and start treatment immediately.
Databáze: OpenAIRE