Head and Neck Vascular Anomalies in Children

Jeremy S Ruthberg; Srinivas M Susarla; Randall A Bly

doi:10.1016/j.coms.2024.03.002

Head and Neck Vascular Anomalies in Children

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2024 Apr 16:S1042-3699(24)00024-4. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2024.03.002. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Jeremy S Ruthberg¹, Srinivas M Susarla², Randall A Bly³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, UW Box 356515, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. Electronic address: jruthb@uw.edu.
² Division of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, OB.9.520, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
³ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, UW Box 356515, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, UW Box 356515, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.

PMID: 38632013
DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2024.03.002

Abstract

Craniomaxillofacial vascular anomalies encompass a diverse and complex set of pathologies that may have a profound impact on pediatric patients. They are subdivided into vascular tumors and vascular malformations depending on biological properties, clinical course, and distribution patterns. Given the complexity and potential for leading to significant functional morbidity and esthetic concerns, a multidisciplinary approach is generally necessary to optimize patient outcomes. This article reviews the etiology, clinical course, diagnosis, and current management practices related to vascular anomalies in the head and neck.

Keywords: Facial nerve mapping; Hemangioma; Lymphatic malformation; Propranolol; Sclerotherapy; Vascular anomaly; Vascular malformation; Vascular tumor.

Publication types

Review