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Medical Management of Vascular Anomalies

Medical Management of Vascular Anomalies Purpose of review This chapter will summarize the most recent literature regarding the current state of medical treatment for vascular anomalies. Recent findings Research into the biology of these anomalies has strengthened our understanding of each anomaly and has helped to pave the way for more tailored treatment options involving molecular and/or genetic targets. Summary While there is still a role for surgical intervention, medical therapies that target the etiology of vascular anomalies may represent an alternative or adjunctive approach in the management of these lesions. Introduction The study of vascular anomalies has progressed signifi- has allowed in-depth research to better elucidate genetic cantly through the last three decades. With more ad- etiologies of these lesions. The human genome project vanced diagnostic testing modalities, the characteristics was completed in 2003 and that information has be- that make each anomaly unique can be better described. come a valuable resource in guiding this research [1]. Defining the specific features of each type of anomaly The importance of genomic medicine is incorporated 222 Otolaryngology (EM Arjmand and D Sidell, Section Editors) into the vascular anomaly classification of the Interna- The most recent research exploring new medical tional Society for the Study of http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Treatment Options in Pediatrics Springer Journals

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2018 by Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Pediatrics; General Practice / Family Medicine; Intensive / Critical Care Medicine; Maternal and Child Health
eISSN
2198-6088
DOI
10.1007/s40746-018-0130-3
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Abstract

Purpose of review This chapter will summarize the most recent literature regarding the current state of medical treatment for vascular anomalies. Recent findings Research into the biology of these anomalies has strengthened our understanding of each anomaly and has helped to pave the way for more tailored treatment options involving molecular and/or genetic targets. Summary While there is still a role for surgical intervention, medical therapies that target the etiology of vascular anomalies may represent an alternative or adjunctive approach in the management of these lesions. Introduction The study of vascular anomalies has progressed signifi- has allowed in-depth research to better elucidate genetic cantly through the last three decades. With more ad- etiologies of these lesions. The human genome project vanced diagnostic testing modalities, the characteristics was completed in 2003 and that information has be- that make each anomaly unique can be better described. come a valuable resource in guiding this research [1]. Defining the specific features of each type of anomaly The importance of genomic medicine is incorporated 222 Otolaryngology (EM Arjmand and D Sidell, Section Editors) into the vascular anomaly classification of the Interna- The most recent research exploring new medical tional Society for the Study of

Journal

Current Treatment Options in PediatricsSpringer Journals

Published: Apr 27, 2018

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