Vascular Anomalies Clinic

While many vascular anomalies are usually present at birth, some do not appear until later in a child’s life, sometimes into the teenage years. Hemangioma are the most common infantile vascular tumors, but the term is sometimes used to refer to any prominent vessel, blue discoloration of the skin or sometimes a bulging mass.

However, vascular malformations (also birthmarks) are very different in nature compared to hemangioma. These growths can be composed of arteries, veins, capillaries and lymph vessels that have developed abnormally. They can cause functional or cosmetic problems. Treatment may include medical therapy, minimally invasive techniques such as laser, sclerotherapy or embolization or surgery.