Furthers the understanding of the biological and behavioural differences of cutaneous vascular lesions
The most comprehensive reference available on vascular anomalies
Written by expert editors and authors
Incldes more than 3000 beautiful quality images
The field of vascular anomalies has grown rapidly in last 25 years. Molecular genetics has led to discovery of genes that cause vascular anomalies. Interventional radiology has become a major contributor to accurate diagnosis and management of previously untreatable disorders. New pharmacologic therapies are under investigation and surgical protocols have been established. Vascular Anomalies: Hemangiomas and Malformations is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary textbook ideal for dermatologists, interventional radiologists, surgical specialists, ophthalmologists, pathologists, geneticists, paediatricians, hematologic-oncologists, and vascular biologists. With a central motif of the biologic dichotomy of vascular tumors and vascular malformations, this book is organized into chapters which address clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, molecular genetics, pathogenesis, histopathology, and management of vascular anomalies. Generous, full-colour images compliment this extensive volume written by three colleagues and their teammates from Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, with leading specialists from other centers.

PART ONE BACKGROUND
1. Vascular Anomalies in Folklore, History, Art, and Literature
2. Classification of Vascular Anomalies
PART TWO INFANTILE HEMANGIOMAS & OTHER VASCULAR TUMORS
3. Pathogenesis of Hemangiomas
4. Diagnosis and Natural History of Hemangiomas
5. Radiological Imaging Hemangiomas and Related Vascular Tumors
6. Treatment of Cutaneous Hemangiomas
7. Treatment of Visceral Hemangiomas
8. Other Vascular Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions
PART THREE VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS
9. Molecular Genetics of Vascular Malformations
10. Clinical Assessment of Vascular Malformations
11. Radiological Imaging of Vascular Malformations
12. Histopathology of Vascular Malformations
13. Capillary Malformations, Hyperkeratotic Stains, Telangiectasias, and Miscellaneous
Vascular Blots
14. Slow-Flow Vascular Malformations
15. Fast-Flow Vascular Malformations
16. Vascular Malformations with Overgrowth
PART FOUR MANAGEMENT OF VASCULAR MALFORMATIONS
17. Coagulopathy and Vascular Malformations
18. Laser Therapy
19. Percutaneous Treatment of Slow-Flow Vascular Malformations
20. Endovascular Treatment of Fast-Flow Vascular Anomalies
21. Vascular Malformations of the Central Nervous System
22. Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
23. Vascular Malformations of the Head and Neck
24. Vascular Malformations of the Extremities
25. Truncal, Perineal, and Visceral Vascular Malformations
26. Anomalies of the Aorta and Major Branches
27. Combined Slow-Flow Vascular Malformation of the Lower Limb: Klippel-
Trenaunay Syndrome
28. Orthopaedic Issues in Vascular Malformations
29. Primary Lymphedema
30. Emotional Impact of a Vascular Anomaly