title: Current classification and terminology of pediatric vascular anomalies.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to review new terminology to diagnose, classify, and refer patients with vascular anomalies for additional imaging, intervention, and treatment.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In recent decades, much has been learned regarding the histopathology, cause, and treatment of vascular anomalies. As information has been gleaned, a new classification system has emerged that divides vascular anomalies into neoplasms and malformations. Its utility is based on accurate initial diagnosis that correlates consistently with clinical presentation, disease course, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Radiology, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO.
authors.forename: Ramya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kollipara
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dinneen
authors.forename: Kenny E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Rentas
authors.forename: Megan R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Saettele
authors.forename: Suchit A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Douglas C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Rivard
authors.forename: Lisa H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Lowe
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009383:Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D054079:Vascular Malformations / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis*