title: Vascular anomalies of the scalp.
abstract: Paediatricians and surgeons of different disciplines are referred vascular anomalies of the scalp from time to time. These rare lesions may produce serious side-effects and the authors review the treatment of these abnormalities illustrated by five cases. Where possible, total excision is the treatment of choice.
authors: Department of Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Taylor
authors: A D
authors: AD
authors: Hockley
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Downing
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*