Open AccessTHE IMPORTANCE OF ACCURATE IMAGING DIAGNOSIS OF A VASCULAR ANOMALY PRIOR TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Author(s) -
Mara Popescu,
G Drăgan,
Alina Oprescu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
romanian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-606X
pISSN - 1220-5478
DOI - 10.37897/rmj.2021.2.27
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , medicine , doppler ultrasound , differential diagnosis , modalities , angiography , ultrasound , magnetic resonance angiography , natural history , surgical planning , pathology , social science , sociology
The diagnosis of vascular tumors and malformations is usually achieved with clinical history and physical examination. The imaging of these patients has been sufficiently refined to answer pertinent questions when trying to make an accurate differential diagnosis in order to establish an informed treatment plan. The imaging modalities at hand include ultrasound, doppler sonography, magnetic resonance imaging and contrast material enhanced magnetic resonance angiography. We present two cases of different vascular anomalies that were managed according to the clinical aspect, natural history and imaging performed. Moreover, with better understanding of the imaging features, the radiologist has become a key player in the diagnosis and management plan of the vascular anomalies. This is crucial in avoiding misdiagnosis and improper treatment.