Abstract
Vascular anomalies are an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis and therapy of these anomalies. Accurate diagnosis, classification and awareness of associated syndromes are mandatory for applying the appropriate management. In this pictorial essay we review the classification, imaging characteristics and treatment of gastrointestinal vascular anomalies.
MeSH terms
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Arteriovenous Malformations / classification
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Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
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Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
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Child
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diagnostic Imaging*
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Digestive System Abnormalities / diagnosis*
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Digestive System Abnormalities / therapy
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
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Humans
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Lymphatic Abnormalities / classification
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Lymphatic Abnormalities / diagnosis
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Lymphatic Abnormalities / therapy