Abstract
Vascular anomalies of the head and neck are common lesions of childhood. The vascular anomalies can be divided into hemangiomas and vascular malformations. Each of these lesions has a characteristic imaging appearance. Correctly classifying the anomaly is essential in directing the treatment of these lesions.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Angiography
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Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis
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Blood Vessels / abnormalities*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diagnostic Imaging*
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Head / blood supply*
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Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Hemangioma / diagnosis*
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Humans
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Infant
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Lymphatic System / abnormalities
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Neck / blood supply*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography, Doppler