Vascular malformations

Cutaneous vascular malformations are rare disorders representing errors in vascular development. These lesions occur much less commonly but are often confused with the common infantile hemangioma. It is important to properly diagnose vascular malformations because of their distinct differences in morbidity, prognosis and treatment. Vascular malformations may be associated with underlying disease or systemic anomalies. Several of these syndromes are well defined and can often be distinguished on the basis of the flow characteristics of the associated vascular malformation. Learning objective At the completion of this learning activity, participants should have a better understanding of the different types of cutaneous vascular malformations. Because of the importance of proper diagnosis of these lesions, participants should also be better able to direct correct management and treatment. Cutaneous vascular malformations are rare disorders representing errors in vascular development. These lesions occur much less commonly but are often confused with the common infantile hemangioma. It is important to properly diagnose vascular malformations because of their distinct differences in morbidity, prognosis and treatment. Vascular malformations may be associated with underlying disease or systemic anomalies. Several of these syndromes are well defined and can often be distinguished on the basis of the flow characteristics of the associated vascular malformation. At the completion of this learning activity, participants should have a better understanding of the different types of cutaneous vascular malformations. Because of the importance of proper diagnosis of these lesions, participants should also be better able to direct correct management and treatment. Microfoam treatment of Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome and vascular malformationsJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyVol. 59Issue 2PreviewTo the Editor: I read with interest the excellent articles by Garzon et al1,2 in the March and April 2007 issues of the Journal related to vascular malformations. The review does not make any references to newer treatments with microfoam sclerotherapy in the case of venous malformations and Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome (KTS). Full-Text PDF Answers to CME examinationJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyVol. 56Issue 3Preview Full-Text PDF CME examinationJournal of the American Academy of DermatologyVol. 56Issue 3Preview Full-Text PDF