Open AccessApproach to clinically significant vascular anomalies in children
Author(s) -
Raymond Reinaldo Tanugroho,
Lynette Wei Yi Wee,
Mark Jean Aan Koh,
Jin Ho Chong
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
singapore medical journal/singapore medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.452
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 2737-5935
pISSN - 0037-5675
DOI - 10.11622/smedj.2021209
Subject(s) - medicine , birthmark , bleeding diathesis , vascular anomaly , diathesis , vascular malformation , vascular tumors , intensive care medicine , multidisciplinary team , vascular disease , pediatrics , hemangioma , surgery , dermatology , platelet , nursing , immunology
Vascular anomalies consist of tumours or malformations made up of abnormal growth or collections of blood vessels that can result in functional or cosmetic problems. While many vascular anomalies are present at birth, some do not appear until later in life, making diagnosis more challenging. Although many vascular anomalies are benign, some are associated with serious complications and may involve multiple organ systems. This article highlights the important features of clinically significant vascular anomalies to help physicians promptly identify and refer these cases to a specialised multidisciplinary team for evaluation and management. The discussion includes the various presenting complaints of vascular anomalies in children, namely rapidly growing birthmarks, painful lesions, seizures/neurological manifestations, bleeding diathesis, cardiac/airway abnormalities or part of an overgrowth syndrome.