Cryptic vascular malformations: controversies in terminology, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.

Modified classification of spinal cord vascular lesions.

The literature on spinal vascular malformations contains a great deal of confusing terminology. Some of the nomenclature is inconsistent with the lesions described. Based on the experience of the senior author (R.F.S.) in the treatment of more than 130 spinal cord vascular lesions and based on a thorough review of the relevant literature, the authors propose a modified classification system for...

Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations: Current Theory and Management

Vascular anomalies are a heterogeneous group of congenital blood vessel disorders more typically referred to as birthmarks. Subcategorized into vascular tumors and malformations, each anomaly is characterized by specific morphology, pathophysiology, clinical behavior, and management approach. Hemangiomas are the most common vascular tumor. Lymphatic, capillary, venous, and arteriovenous malform...

Arteriovenous malformations of the colon: A report of two cases and review of the literature

Background: Arteriovenous malformations are one of the most common vascular disorders of the colon. Vascular disorders present as painless, high-volume rectal bleeding. Case Presentation: This study elucidates two rare cases of vascular disorders that are diagnosed as angiodysplasia of the left colon and cavernous hemangioma of the colon and rectum.  The chief complaint in two patients ...

Vascular malformations: classification and terminology the radiologist needs to know.

s s u In recent decades, a great deal has been learned about the histopathology, etiology, and treatment of vascular anomalies, which has caused change in the classification and terminology used to describe these lesions. The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) classification system, which has been widely embraced by various subspecialists who care for patients wit...

Sirolimus: A Rapid Treatment for Coagulopathy Because of Vascular Malformations