Types of Vascular Anomalies
Vascular Anomalies Include Vascular Tumors & Vascular Malformations.
Vascular Anomalies are comprised of tumors and malformations. These lesions result from abnormally developed blood vessels. The abnormalities may occur in the arteries, veins, capillaries or lymphatic vessels. The classification of vascular anomalies is complex. A listing of some of the different types of anomalies is below.
- Infantile Hemangioma
- Congenital Hemangioma
- Capillary Malformations
- Midline Venular Malformations
- Venous Malformations
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Lymphatic Malformations
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- CMTC
- Glomovenous Malformation
Related Syndromes
- Sturge Weber Syndrome
- PHACE
- Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome
Other Vascular Anomlies
Vascular Anomalies may occur in any organ structure. While most are familiar with the lesions found on the skin many vascular anomalies occur internally. Vascular Anomalies may be found in the brain, cardiovascular system, digestive system, liver, and or lungs. Vascular Anomalies in these locations present a unique set of concerns.
- Cavernous Angioma- brain
- Hepatic Malformations- “liver hemangioma”
NOVA provides this information as a resource. It is not intended to engage in the practice of medicine or to replace the physician. NOVA does not claim to have medical knowledge. NOVA does not endorse any particular physician, treating facility or treatment protocol. In all cases NOVA, the NOVA Board of Directors and associates recommends that you seek the opinion of a physician experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of hemangioma and vascular malformations.
rev. 1/12/2009
