Klippel–Trenaunay–Weber Syndrome—Case Report: Diagnostic Role of Fetal Autopsy and Histopathology

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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate a case of Klippel–Trenaunay–Weber Syndrome (KTWS) diagnosed at 15 weeks of gestation. Materials and Methods A 30-year-old G4P1L1A2 at 15 weeks gestation was detected with abnormal fetal right lower limb thickness and hypervascularity in both thighs. Multiseptated hypoechoic areas were detected involving skin and subcutaneous tissue of the left shoulder region, axilla, chest wall, and lower back region posteriorly extending into both lower limbs associated with cortical thickening of long bones of the lower limb. Significant subcutaneous thickening was present in the right foot along with a slow flow vascular malformation. The couple did not opt for any prenatal testing and continued the pregnancy. Results The patient received routine antenatal care and at 27 weeks of gestation there was polyhydramnios with fetal demise. She delivered a macerated stillborn baby girl weighing 2.5 kg (>99th centile). Consent was obtained for external autopsy, fetal photographs, and tissue biopsy. The fetus was grossly macerated. The skin was hypertrophied and subcutaneous tissue along with bluish discoloration was present over the affected areas. Histopathology of fetal thigh tissue was suggestive of arteriovenous malformation compatible with a diagnosis of KTWS. Conclusions KTWS has unique sonographic features. Confirmation can be done by clinical exome sequencing of amniotic fluid or fetal tissue.