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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Venous vascular malformation (VVM)
Synonyms
- Cavernous malformation, cavernous hemangioma (latter term should be avoided)
Definitions
- Slow-flow, postcapillary lesion composed of endothelial-lined vascular sinusoids
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Head & Neck. 2nd ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. III-1-10-13, 2011
- Ahuja AT et al: Accuracy of high-resolution sonography compared with magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of head and neck venous vascular malformations. Clin Radiol. 58(11):869-75, 2003
- Lee BB et al: Advanced management of venous malformation with ethanol sclerotherapy: mid-term results. J Vasc Surg. 37(3): 533-8, 2003
- Lo Casto A et al: MRI findings in lingual venous malformations. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 32(5): 333-6, 2003
- Curé JK: Imaging of vascular lesions of the head and neck. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9(4):525-49, 2001
- Marler JJ et al: Vascular anomalies: classification, diagnosis, and natural history. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9(4):495-504, 2001
- Yang WT et al: Sonographic features of head and neck hemangiomas and vascular malformations: review of 23 patients. J Ultrasound Med. 16(1):39-44, 1997
- Baker LL et al: Hemangiomas and vascular malformations of the head and neck: MR characterization. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 14(2):307-14, 1993
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Venous vascular malformation (VVM)
Synonyms
- Cavernous malformation, cavernous hemangioma (latter term should be avoided)
Definitions
- Slow-flow, postcapillary lesion composed of endothelial-lined vascular sinusoids
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Harnsberger HR et al: Diagnostic Imaging: Head & Neck. 2nd ed. Salt Lake City: Amirsys, Inc. III-1-10-13, 2011
- Ahuja AT et al: Accuracy of high-resolution sonography compared with magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of head and neck venous vascular malformations. Clin Radiol. 58(11):869-75, 2003
- Lee BB et al: Advanced management of venous malformation with ethanol sclerotherapy: mid-term results. J Vasc Surg. 37(3): 533-8, 2003
- Lo Casto A et al: MRI findings in lingual venous malformations. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 32(5): 333-6, 2003
- Curé JK: Imaging of vascular lesions of the head and neck. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9(4):525-49, 2001
- Marler JJ et al: Vascular anomalies: classification, diagnosis, and natural history. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 9(4):495-504, 2001
- Yang WT et al: Sonographic features of head and neck hemangiomas and vascular malformations: review of 23 patients. J Ultrasound Med. 16(1):39-44, 1997
- Baker LL et al: Hemangiomas and vascular malformations of the head and neck: MR characterization. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 14(2):307-14, 1993
