title: Vascular anomalies in children.
abstract: The process of understanding and treating children with vascular anomalies has been hampered by confusing and occasionally incorrect terminology. The most important step when evaluating a maxillofacial vascular anomaly is to determine whether it is a tumor or a malformation. In most cases, this diagnosis can be made by history and physical examination. Selective radiographic imaging is helpful in differentiating vascular malformations or the extent of bony involvement and/or destruction. Children with vascular anomalies should be managed by an interdisciplinary team of trained providers who are committed to following, treating, and studying patients with these complex problems.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. shelly.abramowicz@childrens.harvard.edu
authors: Shelly
authors: S
authors: Abramowicz
authors: Bonnie L
authors: BL
authors: Padwa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006257:Head / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply*; D010808:Physical Examination; D009626:Terminology as Topic