Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism in Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome Presenting With Hemoptysis

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Authors

Shiv Gakhar · HCA Healthcare

Armaan Handa · Florida Center for Gastroenterology

Yash Dara · Florida Center for Gastroenterology

H. E. Stubbs · Florida Center for Gastroenterology

Jay Patel · Florida Center for Gastroenterology

Melanie Cheing · Florida Center for Gastroenterology

Abstract

KTW syndrome confers a heightened risk of life-threatening thromboembolic events, including pulmonary embolism. When hemoptysis is present, management requires the careful balancing of anticoagulation and bleeding risk, with multidisciplinary coordination.

Topics & Keywords

Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas Vascular Anomalies and Treatments Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JACC Case Reports

Volume 31, Issue 10, pp. 107029-107029

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107029

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