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. 2018 Dec;19(4):243-247.
doi: 10.7181/acfs.2018.02383. Epub 2018 Dec 27.

Vascular anomalies of the head and neck: current overview

Jeong Woo Lee  1 , Ho Yun Chung  1
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Vascular anomalies of the head and neck: current overview

Jeong Woo Lee et al. Arch Craniofac Surg. 2018 Dec.

Abstract

Vascular anomalies are disorders of the endothelium and surrounding cells that can affect the vasculature and involve any anatomical structure. The most common problem associated with vascular anomalies is psychological distress related to disfigurement as well as functional defects, as many lesions affect the head and neck. This article provides an overview of the current clinical features that distinguish the major types of vascular anomalies that affect the head and neck.

Keywords: Head; Neck; Vascular anomalies.

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