Parkes Weber syndrome

Overview

A rare disorder involving blood vessel malformations and overgrowth of a particular limb. Usually a leg is involved and the dilated blood vessels allows blood to flow quickly through the limb which can ultimately cause heart failure.

Symptoms

* Enlarged arteries * Enlarged veins * Capillary malformations * Vein malformations * Abnormal opening between artery and vein * Enlarged limb * Limb discoloration * Warm skin on affected limb

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Parkes-Weber syndrome I may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Parkes-Weber syndrome I symptoms.