Overview
Vascular anomalies encompass a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal development of blood vessels, including both tumors (hemangiomas, lymphatic malformations) and malformations (venous, lymphatic, and arteriovenous malformations). These anomalies can affect multiple organ systems and present significant clinical challenges. 11749Diagnosis
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