Vascular anomalies are classified as vascular tumors or vascular malformations according to their cellular features and biological behavior. Detailed history and clinical assessment allow for the proper clinical diagnosis of most vascular anomalies and guide the choice of imaging to evaluate them. This article discusses the general information needed from a clinical history and physical exam to formulate a diagnosis of vascular anomaly. Then, the authors review the clinical findings from the most common vascular tumors and vascular malformations.
Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation; Capillary malformation; Children; Hemangioma; Lymphatic malformation; Magnetic resonance imaging; Vascular anomalies; Vascular malformations; Vascular tumors; Venous malformation.
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