Angiography and the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease in childhood

Abstract

This article outlines indications and techniques for and findings on angiography in pediatric cerebrovascular disease. The clinical entities described and illustrated include extracranial and intracranial pediatric vascular anomalies (hemangiomas and vascular malformations), pediatric aneurysms and occlusive cerebrovascular disease. Features specific to or more common in children are emphasized.