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[Head and neck superficial venous malformations].

N Sigaux1, L Viremouneix2, L Guibaud2

  • 1Chirurgie maxillo-faciale et stomatologie, centre hospitalier Lyon-Sud, hospices civils de Lyon, université Claude-Bernard Lyon 1, chemin du Grand-Revoyet, 69495 Pierre-Bénite, France.

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Accurate classification and multidisciplinary care improve vascular malformation management. Sclerotherapy is the preferred treatment for head and neck venous malformations, with surgery as a secondary option.

Keywords:
Malformations veineusesSclerotherapySclérothérapieVenous malformations

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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Vascular malformations and tumors require accurate classification and multidisciplinary expert consultation for optimal management.
  • Head and neck venous malformations are common, necessitating awareness among maxillofacial surgeons regarding their characteristics and treatment principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and management principles for head and neck venous malformations.
  • To emphasize the role of sclerotherapy as the primary treatment modality.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation, Doppler ultrasonography, and contrast-enhanced MRI with T2 fat-saturation.
  • Therapeutic decisions are guided by lesion volume and patient complaints (functional, cosmetic, psychological).
  • Sclerotherapy administered via intralesional injections under fluoroscopic guidance in specialized units is the preferred method.

Main Results:

  • Sclerotherapy is the current preferred treatment for head and neck venous malformations.
  • Surgery may be employed as a primary or adjunctive treatment.
  • Pre-intervention assessment for coagulopathy is crucial for bulky lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary management and accurate classification enhance outcomes for vascular malformations.
  • Sclerotherapy is a highly effective treatment for head and neck venous malformations.
  • Surgical intervention and coagulopathy assessment are important considerations in specific cases.