A child with abnormal lower limb hypertrophy, skin lesion and varicose veins.

Saudi Med J

Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, PO Box 8202, Jeddah 21482, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Published: July 2010

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