As classified by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, arteriovenous
malformations (AVMs) refer to a group of high-flow congenital vascular malformations. 1, 2 …

Venous malformations (VMs) are both the most common type of slow-flow congenital
vascular malformation and the most common reason for referral to specialty vascular …

Many dermatologists are largely unfamiliar with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This is
partly due to the low prevalence of these lesions and to the fact that they are generally …

Cutaneous vascular malformations are rare disorders representing errors in vascular
development. These lesions occur much less commonly but are often confused with the …

In the past, a lack of logical and consistent nomenclature posed a considerable obstacle to
the understanding and diagnosis of vascular lesions. 1 Old classifications were often overly …

Vascular malformations are inborn errors of vascular embryogenesis present at birth that
should be diagnosed in childhood and, when necessary, treated to prevent later …

Vascular malformations are a complex and rapidly evolving field. Correspondingly,
classification of these disease entities is also evolving, reflecting new insights and …

Vascular malformations are inborn errors of vascular embryogenesis present at birth that
should be diagnosed in childhood and, when necessary, treated to prevent later …

CHARACTERISTICS■ AVM's arise from defects in vascular tissue during embryonic
development, representing a direct connection between the arterial and venous systems■ …

VENOUS MALFORMATIONS (VMS) ARE EC-tatic vessels that are morphologically and
histologically similar to veins and have a low blood flow. The thin-walled vascular channels …