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To describe the management complexities of pulmonary embolism in patients with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome presenting with hemoptysis.

March 14, 2026JACC Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

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

SGShiv GakharHCA Healthcare AHArmaan HandaSchiller International University YDYash DaraSchiller International University

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To describe the management complexities of pulmonary embolism in patients with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome presenting with hemoptysis.
Case report analysis of KTW syndrome complications.
Evaluation of anticoagulation versus bleeding risk.
Multidisciplinary team approach to management.
Identified life-threatening pulmonary embolism in KTW syndrome patients.
Noted significant thromboembolic events associated with KTW.
Addressed challenges in balancing anticoagulation with bleeding risk.

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.

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