Title of article :
Corrective surgery of the hemifacial hypertrophy in Klipple_Trenaunay syndrome
Author/Authors :
Mortazavi, Hossein Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Motamedian, Saeed Reza Department of Orthodontics - School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Rezaei, Sadaf Department of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Branch - Islamic Azad University, Tehran , Khojastehd, Arash School of Dentistry - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Klipple-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is characterized by three symptoms including hemangioma, varicose veins and hypertrophy of bony and soft tissues. Hypertrophy usually appears unilaterally, and mostly involves lower limb, however, trunk, upper limb, and face may also be affected. The occurrence of orofacial manifestations in KTS is rare. In this article a case with hemifacial hypertrophy as a rare manifestation of KTS who underwent surgery based on patient demand of aesthetic has been presented. Further, presentations of KTS in head and neck region and considerations for corrective surgery of these patients have been discussed.
Keywords :
Klipple-Trenaunay Syndrome , Haemangioma , Capillary Malformation , Hemifacial Hypertrophy , Corrective Surgery
Journal title :
Regeneration, Reconstruction and Restoration
