title: Current management of hemangiomas and vascular malformations.
abstract: This article outlines the classification of vascular anomalies, which include vascular tumors and vascular malformations. We describe the nomenclature, diagnosis, and management of the different types of anomalies. Specific indications for pharmacologic and surgical intervention are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, ML2020, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. jennifer.marler@cchmc.org
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Marler
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Mulliken
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D044148:Lymphatic Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014680:Veins / Q000002:abnormalities