title: Update on the Use of Ultrasound in Vascular Anomalies.
abstract: Advances in our understanding of the biology and therapy of vascular anomalies have made this condition a common reason for consulting a dermatologist. In addition, multidisciplinary units have been created to manage patients with complex vascular anomalies. Although most vascular anomalies are diagnosed based on clinical findings, a thorough evaluation often requires additional imaging tests to determine the nature, extension, and prognosis of these lesions. Because it is fast and noninvasive, ultrasound is usually the first imaging test ordered. In the present review, we provide a state-of-the-art synthesis of key concepts in the ultrasound examination of vascular anomalies so that they are more accessible to clinicians and medical imaging specialists involved in the management of these lesions.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, España. Electronic address: dermalfageme@gmail.com.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alfageme Roldán
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Salgüero Fernández
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, España.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Zamanta Muñoz Garza
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Roustán Gullón
mesh_terms: D006391:Hemangioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D054079:Vascular Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
keywords: Anomalías vasculares; Dermatologic ultrasound; Ecografía; Ecografía dermatológica; Hemangioma; Ultrasound; Vascular anomalies