The Klippel-Trenaunay Support Group (K-T Support) was founded in 1986. We welcome patients and their families as members and provide information about the group and about Klippel-Trenaunay (K-T, KT, KTS) Syndrome, a combined vascular malformation.
The syndrome is characterized by a localized or diffuse capillary malformation (portwine stain) that overlies a venous malformation and/or lymphatic malformation with associated soft tissue and bone hypertrophy (excessive growth). The portwine stain is typically substantial, varicose veins are often quite numerous, and bone and soft tissue hypertrophy is variable. The affected limb is either larger or smaller than the unaffected limb. Hypertrophy occurs most commonly in the lower limbs, but may affect the arms, the face, the head or internal organs. Additionally, a wide range of other skeletal and skin abnormalities sometimes coexists.
We provide families, adults with K-T, and professionals with links to information and opportunities to learn from each other. K-T Support Group activities include bi-annual meetings of patients and their families (with medical advisors available to those who wish it) and maintaining a confidential group roster (distributed only to group members). A periodic newsletter of shared experiences is distributed. Campaigns to seek out new members and to make the medical community aware of the group are undertaken, as are distribution of literature and information to members and the medical community. Pertinent medical literature related to K-T is shared. Phone support among members is available. Membership privacy is respected.
The K-T Support Group encourages contributions from members and others interested in Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. All activities are funded by and dependent upon these contributions which are the Group’s sole means of financial support. Donations are greatly appreciated and put to maximum use in furthering support and informational services. No one is refused admission to the Group for financial reasons, however.
Affiliations and Tax Status
The K-T Support Group is an Associate member of the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD). The K-T Support Group has received notification from the Internal Revenue Service of official status as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. This means that any gifts or contributions made from the date of incorporation (August 31,1998) will qualify as contributions to a tax exempt organization (i.e a Section 501 (c) (3) organization) for federal income tax purposes.).
Networking
As a service to members, we maintain an email discussion group. To request information about joining either the discussion group or the K-T Support Group, please click here to contact the Information Coordinator.
If you are not a member of the K-T Support Group, register by completing our online application:
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*Current members: please use this registration process to access the members only section of this site. This will help us keep our data accurate. Thank you!
New registrations are verified weekly; instant registration is not available. If you have a question or comment that requires a quicker response please email support@k-t.org and allow 24-48 hrs for a reply.
Network with us on Facebook! To participate at our Facebook site, KT.org, send a request to support@k-t.org.
