title: Vascular anomalies and airway concerns.
abstract: Vascular anomalies, both tumors and malformations, can occur anywhere in the body, including the airway, often without any external manifestations. However, vascular anomalies involving the airway deserve special consideration as proper recognition and management can be lifesaving. In this article, the authors discuss vascular anomalies as they pertains to the airway, focusing on proper diagnosis, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic options.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Edward I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Edmonds
keywords: airway; vascular anomalies; vascular malformations; vascular tumors