Vascular anomalies: review and current therapy
- 1 August 2002
- journal article
- facial plastic-surgery
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
- Vol. 10 (4) , 309-315
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00020840-200208000-00013
Abstract
Congenital vascular anomalies have been the subject of much controversy and confusion over the years. Since 1982, hemangiomas and vascular malformations have been recognized as distinct diseases exhibiting unique properties and behavior that demand an appropriately tailored treatment plan. This article will briefly review the characteristics of these vascular anomalies, including epidemiology, classification, and clinical presentation, and will then focus on the current therapeutic options available. The past decade has witnessed a revolution in the understanding and treatment of vascular lesions, marked by more advanced laser therapy, earlier intervention, and an increased sensitivity to the psychosocial dynamics of the disease.Keywords
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