Facial vascular anomalies include vascular tumors and vascular malformations. This is based on the classification developed by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Please note that the chart below only includes the most common vascular anomalies.
- Infantile hemangioma
- Congenital hemangioma
- Pyogenic granuloma
- Capillary malformation (CM)
- Venous malformation (VM)
- Lymphatic malformation (LM)
- Arterio-venous malformation (AVM)
Multidisciplinary treatment of facial vascular anomalies
The treatment of complex vascular anomalies of the face requires experts from different specialties to work together to develop the best treatment for each patient. At Texas Children’s Hospital, some of the specialists that may be involved in the care of your child include plastic surgeons, interventional radiologists, otolaryngologists, hematologists/oncologists, dermatologists, and others. These specialists work closely together to develop a personalized treatment plan for your child.