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Pediatric Vascular Malformations: Imaging Guidelines and Recommendations

Jonathan D Samet1, Ricardo Restrepo2, Shankar Rajeswaran1

  • 1Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 East Chicago Avenue Box 9, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 27, 2021
PubMed

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This review covers imaging features of pediatric vascular malformations, including simple and syndromic types. It offers evidence-based imaging guidelines for radiologists using the ISSVA classification.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Vascular Anomalies
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Vascular malformations are frequent in children.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Radiologists require up-to-date knowledge on these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review imaging appearances of pediatric vascular malformations.
  • To provide evidence-based imaging guidelines for radiologists.
  • To discuss malformations using the ISSVA classification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of imaging findings.
  • Synthesis of evidence-based imaging recommendations.
  • Application of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies classification.

Main Results:

  • Detailed imaging characteristics of simple vascular malformations.
  • Imaging features of syndromic vascular malformations.
  • Radiological diagnostic criteria and pitfalls.

Conclusions:

  • Radiologists must be familiar with diverse pediatric vascular malformations.
  • Standardized imaging protocols improve diagnostic accuracy.
  • The ISSVA classification aids in consistent reporting and understanding.

Keywords:
ISSVA (International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies)Vascular anomalyVascular malformation

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