11/21/2025
For over 7 years, this woman has struggled with a painful, non-healing ulcer on her right leg. She saw multiple vascular specialists, underwent ablations and varicose vein removal — each time hoping for relief, only to watch her leg worsen again.
Not because of a lack of effort or compassion, but because the true diagnosis was never made.
A few months ago, an IR cautiously suggested she might have a rare condition called Klippel-Trénaunay Syndrome (KTS), though he had never actually seen a case. That uncertainty led her to 360 Vascular Institute, where Dr. Sudi and our team finally identified what had been missed for years.
KTS is a congenital vascular disorder involving:
- Capillary malformations such as extensive port-wine stains
- Abnormal veins and lymphatics
- Limb overgrowth and chronic swelling
Once you understand KTS, her entire leg makes sense — and so does the years of failed healing. Standard venous procedures simply cannot correct a complex vascular malformation.
For her, finally receiving the right diagnosis brought answers, validation, and hope after so much pain and frustration.
If someone has a large port-wine stain, chronic swelling, or wounds that refuse to heal, KTS must be considered. The correct diagnosis doesn’t just guide treatment — it can change a life.