The role of the hematologist/oncologist in the care of patients with vascular anomalies

Denise M Adams; Mary Sue Wentzel

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2008.01.007

The role of the hematologist/oncologist in the care of patients with vascular anomalies

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2008 Apr;55(2):339-55, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2008.01.007.

Authors

Denise M Adams¹, Mary Sue Wentzel

Affiliation

¹ Division of Hematology/Oncology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, MLC 7015, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. denise.adams@cchmc.org

PMID: 18381090
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2008.01.007

Abstract

Pediatric hematologist/oncologists have a critical role in the diagnosis and management of patients who have complex vascular anomalies. They provide the clinical and medical skills needed to diagnose, treat, and manage these patients. Hematologist/oncologists also provide support for clinical trials and drug development to further treatment options for these patients.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arteriovenous Malformations / classification
Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
Child
Hematology*
Humans
Medical Oncology*
Physician's Role*
Vascular Neoplasms / classification
Vascular Neoplasms / therapy*