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World J Radiol. Sep 28, 2014; 6(9): 677-692
Published online Sep 28, 2014. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i9.677
Vascular anomalies: A pictorial review of nomenclature, diagnosis and treatment
John L Nosher, Philip G Murillo, Mark Liszewski, Vyacheslav Gendel, Christopher E Gribbin
John L Nosher, Philip G Murillo, Mark Liszewski, Vyacheslav Gendel, Christopher E Gribbin, Department of Radiology, Rutgers Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunwick, NJ 08901, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed textual and illustrative material to this paper.
Correspondence to: John L Nosher, MD, Department of Radiology, Rutgers Medical School, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, MEB404, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, United States. vgendel@gmail.com
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Received: January 25, 2014
Revised: July 13, 2014
Accepted: July 25, 2014
Published online: September 28, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of vascular anomalies are challenging endeavors. This review presents a summary of the classification systems for vascular anomalies, a review of endovascular treatment options, and a brief look at several associated syndromes. Understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of these lesions is essential for all physicians working with this patient population.