Head and neck vascular lesions

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2015 Feb;48(1):29-45. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.09.004.

Abstract

Vascular lesions of the head and neck are complex and diverse. These include infantile hemangioma, venous malformations, lymphatic malformations, and arteriovenous malformations, among others. Vascular malformations and tumors display different growth patterns and require different approaches to treatment. Therefore, accurate diagnosis is of utmost importance. This article is a guide for the diagnosis and management of vascular lesions of the head and neck.

Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation; Infantile hemangioma; Lymphatic malformation; Venous malformation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy*
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis*
  • Hemangioma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant
  • Laser Therapy / methods
  • Lymphatic Abnormalities / diagnosis
  • Lymphatic Abnormalities / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sclerotherapy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

Substances

  • Propranolol