Vascular malformations

Vascular Malformations

Vascular malformations (pronunciation: vas-kyuh-lur mal-for-may-shuns) are a type of birth defect that occur when the blood vessels do not form correctly.

Etymology

The term "vascular malformations" is derived from the Latin vasculum, meaning "small vessel", and the Greek malformation, meaning "badly formed".

Types of Vascular Malformations

There are several types of vascular malformations, including:

• Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
• Capillary Malformations (CMs)
• Venous Malformations (VMs)
• Lymphatic Malformations (LMs)

Symptoms

Symptoms of vascular malformations can vary greatly depending on the type and location of the malformation. They can include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Skin discoloration
• Bleeding

Treatment

Treatment for vascular malformations can include:

• Surgery
• Embolization
• Sclerotherapy
• Laser therapy

See Also

• Congenital disorder
• Angiogenesis
• Vascular disease

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Vascular malformations
• Wikipedia's article - Vascular malformations

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