Vascular anomalies of the head and neck: diagnosis and treatment
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In brief
In brief
Comprehensive review of vascular anomalies in pediatric head and neck, distinguishing malformations from tumors using ISSVA classification. Covers diagnostic imaging approaches and clinical management strategies for both intracranial and extracranial lesions in children and adolescents.
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Vascular malformations and vascular tumors comprise the two specific subsets of vascular anomalies that arise as a result of disorganized angiogenesis and neoplasm, respectively. Malformations are separate entities from vascular tumors (e.g., hemangiomas) and are recognized by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) as such. Vascular malformations are classified into four main groups: simple, combined, anomalies of major vessels, and those associated with other vascular anomalies. Vascular tumors are neoplastic growths of blood vessels and are morphologically and molecularly distinct from malformations but can arise in the head and neck and have syndromic association. Head and neck vascular anomalies are not uncommon in the pediatric population and require special care in the workup, diagnostic imaging and clinical care. The purpose of this manuscript is to discuss the diagnosis and management of the most common intracranial and extracranial vascular malformations and tumors in the head and neck in children and adolescents.
DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-04968-2