title: Vascular malformations.
abstract: Vascular malformations are rare but important skin disorders in children, which often require multidisciplinary care. The goal of this article is to orient pediatricians to the various types of vascular malformations. We discuss the clinical characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and management of capillary, venous, arteriovenous, and lymphatic malformations. Associated findings and syndromes are also discussed briefly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, c/o Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Marilyn G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Liang
mesh_terms: D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002196:Capillaries / Q000002:abnormalities; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000098:blood supply*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D044148:Lymphatic Abnormalities / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D042601:Lymphatic Vessels / Q000002:abnormalities; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D054079:Vascular Malformations / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*