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¹Clinic for Angiology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland.

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Vascular malformations, congenital anomalies affecting blood vessels, are often misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing these chronic conditions and improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Vascular anomalies arteriovenous malformation sclerotherapy vascular malformation venous malformation

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Area of Science:

Vascular medicine and congenital anomalies.

Background:

Vascular malformations are congenital anomalies affecting any part of the vasculature, frequently diagnosed in infancy but sometimes presenting later in life.
Combined forms are common and often associated with complex syndromes, posing diagnostic challenges and leading to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the challenges in diagnosing and treating vascular malformations.
To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis, standardized terminology, and a multidisciplinary approach in managing these conditions.

Main Methods:

Clinical evaluation and advanced imaging techniques serve as the gold standard for diagnosis.
Sclerotherapy and embolization are primary treatment modalities, also utilized preoperatively.

Main Results:

Misdiagnosis is prevalent, causing nosologic confusion and leading to suboptimal treatment strategies.
Despite advancements, extensive or complex vascular malformations remain chronic diseases associated with significant morbidity.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis through clinical assessment and imaging is paramount.
A unified understanding of terminology and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach are essential for effective treatment and long-term patient support.
Ongoing research is vital for advancing knowledge and developing novel therapeutic options for vascular anomalies.