Challenges in Management of the Adult Vascular Anomalies Population: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Vascular anomalies (VAs) are a group of rare diseases affecting 0.01 to 0.02% of the population. VA may be associated with complex disorders affecting multiple organ systems, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Multidisciplinary clinics are most frequently affiliated with pediatric centers. Multidisciplinary clinics in the adult setting are rare. Many adult VA patients find it difficult to establish care with individual providers, let alone a multidisciplinary clinic, leading to barriers to lifelong comprehensive care.