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Vascular, Lymphatic Malformations: Multimedia

Author: Meir Cohen, MD, MPS, Consulting Staff, Department of Plastic Surgery, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University
Coauthor(s): Shimon Maimon, MD, Head of Invasive Radiology Unit, Beilinson Campus, Rabin Medical Center, Israel; Dan Ben-Amitai, MD, Head of Pediatric Dermatology Service, Lecturer, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel; Eric Bensimon, MD, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal
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Updated: Feb 5, 2008

Multimedia

Classification of vascular lesions.Media file 1: Classification of vascular lesions.
Classification of vascular lesions.

Classification of vascular lesions.

Classification of vascular malformations.Media file 2: Classification of vascular malformations.
Classification of vascular malformations.

Classification of vascular malformations.

Diagnosis - Medical history.Media file 3: Diagnosis - Medical history.
Diagnosis - Medical history.

Diagnosis - Medical history.

Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 4: Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.
Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.

Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.

Diagnosis - Physical examination.Media file 5: Diagnosis - Physical examination.
Diagnosis - Physical examination.

Diagnosis - Physical examination.

Lymphangioma circumscriptum.Media file 6: Lymphangioma circumscriptum.
Lymphangioma circumscriptum.

Lymphangioma circumscriptum.

Thigh lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 7: Thigh lymphatic vascular malformation.
Thigh lymphatic vascular malformation.

Thigh lymphatic vascular malformation.

Orbital lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 8: Orbital lymphatic vascular malformation.
Orbital lymphatic vascular malformation.

Orbital lymphatic vascular malformation.

Eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 9: Eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.
Eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.

Eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.

MRI of eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 10: MRI of eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.
MRI of eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.

MRI of eyelid lymphatic vascular malformation.

Right facial lymphatic vascular malformation with...Media file 11: Right facial lymphatic vascular malformation with right open bite.
Right facial lymphatic vascular malformation with...

Right facial lymphatic vascular malformation with right open bite.

Gradual enlargement of a facial vascular malforma...Media file 12: Gradual enlargement of a facial vascular malformation.
Gradual enlargement of a facial vascular malforma...

Gradual enlargement of a facial vascular malformation.

Tongue lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 13: Tongue lymphatic vascular malformation.
Tongue lymphatic vascular malformation.

Tongue lymphatic vascular malformation.

Cystic hygroma.Media file 14: Cystic hygroma.
Cystic hygroma.

Cystic hygroma.

MRI of cystic hygroma.Media file 15: MRI of cystic hygroma.
MRI of cystic hygroma.

MRI of cystic hygroma.

Neck lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 16: Neck lymphatic vascular malformation.
Neck lymphatic vascular malformation.

Neck lymphatic vascular malformation.

Axillary lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 17: Axillary lymphatic vascular malformation.
Axillary lymphatic vascular malformation.

Axillary lymphatic vascular malformation.

Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image of ...Media file 18: Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image of a venous-lymphatic vascular malformation.
Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image of ...

Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image of a venous-lymphatic vascular malformation.

Large axillary venous-lymphatic vascular malforma...Media file 19: Large axillary venous-lymphatic vascular malformation.
Large axillary venous-lymphatic vascular malforma...

Large axillary venous-lymphatic vascular malformation.

Huge upper limb lymphatic malformation.Media file 20: Huge upper limb lymphatic malformation.
Huge upper limb lymphatic malformation.

Huge upper limb lymphatic malformation.

Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.Media file 21: Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.
Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.

Lower limb lymphatic vascular malformation.

Panorex showing mandibular hypertrophy due to a l...Media file 22: Panorex showing mandibular hypertrophy due to a lymphatic vascular malformation.
Panorex showing mandibular hypertrophy due to a l...

Panorex showing mandibular hypertrophy due to a lymphatic vascular malformation.

Venous or lymphatic lesion on T2-weighted spin-ec...Media file 23: Venous or lymphatic lesion on T2-weighted spin-echo image.
Venous or lymphatic lesion on T2-weighted spin-ec...

Venous or lymphatic lesion on T2-weighted spin-echo image.

Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image sho...Media file 24: Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image showing rim enhancement, which is typical of lymphatic vascular malformations.
Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image sho...

Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted spin-echo image showing rim enhancement, which is typical of lymphatic vascular malformations.

Contrast-enhanced (gadolinium) T1-weighted spin-e...Media file 25: Contrast-enhanced (gadolinium) T1-weighted spin-echo image showing areas with rim enhancement, which are typical of lymphatic vascular malformations.
Contrast-enhanced (gadolinium) T1-weighted spin-e...

Contrast-enhanced (gadolinium) T1-weighted spin-echo image showing areas with rim enhancement, which are typical of lymphatic vascular malformations.

MRI - MRI T1, T2.Media file 26: MRI - MRI T1, T2.
MRI - MRI T1, T2.

MRI - MRI T1, T2.

Diagnosis – MRI.Media file 27: Diagnosis – MRI.
Diagnosis – MRI.

Diagnosis – MRI.

Orbital hemangioma - Differential diagnosis.Media file 28: Orbital hemangioma - Differential diagnosis.
Orbital hemangioma - Differential diagnosis.

Orbital hemangioma - Differential diagnosis.

Complications of alcohol injection.Media file 29: Complications of alcohol injection.
Complications of alcohol injection.

Complications of alcohol injection.

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Further Reading

Keywords

VM, vascular lesion, lymphangioma, cystic hygroma, hemangioma, lymphatic malformation, lymph malformation, congenital skin lesion, acquired skin lesion, congenital vascular lesion, acquired vascular lesion, skin malformation, vascular malformation

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Meir Cohen, MD, MPS, Consulting Staff, Department of Plastic Surgery, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Tel Aviv University
Meir Cohen, MD, MPS is a member of the following medical societies: American Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Association and Plastic Surgery Research Council
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Shimon Maimon, MD, Head of Invasive Radiology Unit, Beilinson Campus, Rabin Medical Center, Israel
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Dan Ben-Amitai, MD, Head of Pediatric Dermatology Service, Lecturer, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel
Dan Ben-Amitai, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Israel Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Eric Bensimon, MD, Clinical Instructor, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal
Eric Bensimon, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Quebec Medical Association, and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Shahin Javaheri, MD, Chief, Department of Plastic Surgery, Martinez Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic; Consulting Staff, Advanced Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Shahin Javaheri, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD, Senior Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

Wayne Stadelmann, MD, Stadelmann Plastic Surgery, PC
Wayne Stadelmann, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, New Hampshire Medical Society, Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Phi Beta Kappa
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Nicolas (Nick) G Slenkovich, MD, Practice Director, Colorado Plastic Surgery Center at Swedish Medical Center
Nicolas (Nick) G Slenkovich, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Colorado Medical Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Jorge I de la Torre, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Residency Program Director, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Director, Center for Advanced Surgical Aesthetics
Jorge I de la Torre, MD, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American Association of Plastic Surgeons, American Burn Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery, and Medical Association of the State of Alabama
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
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