Hemangiomas & vascular malformations. An atlas of diagnosis & treatment

This book will be a practical approach to the world of vascular tumors. The complexity of this world is related to the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations, necessitating multi-disciplinary competences in order to achieve a correct diagnosis and treatment. The complexity of the clinical manifestations is approached by introducing a clear classification of hemangiomas and vascular malformations. For both issues, diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures are presented. Laser, interventional radiological and surgical techniques are explained according to the type of vascular tumor and its localization. The book is addressed to all professionals who meet vascular tumors in their daily clinical practice and need up-to-date references for these pathologies.

Introduction. Historical Aspects. Genetic aspects of hemangiomas. Genetic aspects of vascular malformations. Angiogenesis. Epidemiology. Principles of diagnostics. Hemangiomas: classification and diagnostics. Visceral Hemangiomas: classification and diagnostics. Vascular malformations: classifications. Non invasive diagnostic of Vascular Malformations. Nucear Medicine in Diagnostic of Vascular Malformations. Invasive diagnostic. Principles of treatment in hemangiomas. Medical treatment. Invasive treatment. Principles of treatment in vascular malformations. Interventional treatment. Surgical tactics.Sclerosis in vascular malformations. Laser treatment of vascular malformations. Combined treatment. Multidisciplinary treatment. Treatment of arterial malformations. Treatment of venous malformations. Treatment of lymphatic malformations. Treatment of A-V malformations. Treatment in newborns and infants. Treatment approach according to specific localizations of vascular malformations. Head and neck. Hand. Thorax wall. Gluteus. Knee. Foot. Bone. Conclusion.

This book offers a practical approach to the world of vascular tumors. It presents a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis of vascular malformations and hemangiomas. International experts report on latest developments and everyday clinical experiences in the treatment of these pathologies. The book introduces a clear classification of hemangiomas and vascular malformations. It presents diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures and explains laser, interventional radiological and surgical techniques according to the type of vascular tumor and its localization. The book is ideal to all professionals who meet vascular tumors in their daily clinical practice and need up-to-date references for these pathologies. It is richly illustrated in all sections, from diagnostics, to pathology and treatment options.