Birthmarks and Vascular Lesions in Children
The International Birthmark Institute offers evaluation, treatment and management of all birthmarks and vascular lesions in infants and children such as:
Angiokeratomas
Angiokeratomas are small dark red to purple raised spots and come in several types. They may also have a rough scaly surface.
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects of the circulatory system that are thought to arise during embryonic or fetal development or soon after birth.
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Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Ataxia telangectasia (A-T) is a rare, degenerative disorder affecting the part of the brain that controls motor skills, balance, and speech.
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Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba Syndrome
Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome (BRRS) is a rare condition with hamartomatous polyps of the small and large intestines.
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Cobb Syndrome
Cobb syndrome is a rare, non-inherited disorder characterized by visible skin lesions with underlying spinal angiomas or arteriovenous malformations (AVM).
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Cutis Marmorta Telangiectatica Congentia (CMTC)
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is an uncommonly reported, sporadic, congenital cutaneous disorder. It often reported in association with a variety of other congenital anomalies and affects the skin.
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Glomus Tumor
A glomus tumor or glomangioma is a rare, benign growth of blood vessels which can develop in both adults and children.
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Gorham Syndrome
Gorham syndrome is a rare condition involving gradual bone loss that can affect one or more bones.
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Hemangiomas of Infancy
Hemangiomas of infancy are the most common vascular tumors in infants.
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Hemangiopericytoma
A hemangiopericytoma is a very rare soft tissue mass due to overgrowth of capillaries that is almost always benign.
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Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma
Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma is a rare, rapidly growing mass of blood vessels that may be present at birth or develop during infancy.
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Kasabach-Merrit Phenomenon
Kasabach-Merritt syndrome (KMS) is also known as “hemangiomas with thrombocytopenia.”
It is a combination of hemangioma, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy.
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Klippel-Trenaunay and Parkes-Weber Syndrome
This is a rare congenital medical condition of abnormal blood and lymph vessel formation, cutaneous capillary malformation, and skeletal or soft tissue hypertrophy.
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Lymphatic Malformation
A lymphatic malformation is a mass in the head or neck that results from an abnormal formation of lymphatic vessels.
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Maffucci syndrome
Maffucci syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of unknown cause characterized by benign enlargements of cartilage, bone deformities, and dark, irregularly shaped hemangiomas.
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NICH
A NICH or non-involuting congenital hemangioma is a rare growth of blood vessels that is completely formed at birth.
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PELVIS Syndrome
PELVIS syndrome is used for the association of lumbosacral or genital area hemangiomas
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PHACE Syndrome
PHACE syndrome is a term used to describe a special type of hemangioma that usually covers a segmental area of the body.
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Port Wine Stain (PWS) Birthmarks
A port wine stain or PWS is one of the more common birthmarks related to blood vessel growth.
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Proteus Syndrome
Proteus syndrome is a congenital disorder that causes an overgrowth of tissue.
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Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common skin growth that presents as a shiny red mass.
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RICH
A RICH or rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma is a rare growth of blood vessels that is completely formed at birth.
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Salmon Patch
Salmon patches, often called stork bites or angel kisses, are common birthmarks seen in almost one-third of infants.
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Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS)
This is a rare congenital disorder associated with a port-wine stain birthmark on the face, glaucoma, seizures, intellectual disabilities, and arteriovenous malformations of the brain.
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Tufted Angioma
A tufted angioma is a rare, benign growth of blood vessels that develops during infancy and childhood with most appearing before the age of five.
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Venous Malformation
Venous malformations are benign birthmarks due to malformed and stretched out veins.
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