Congenital Vascular Malformations: A Quick Recap

Abstract

We present a glimpse of vascular malformations seen at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital from July 2014 to December 2019. The cases are sporadic in nature. Molecular genetic studies can be conducted in patients with a family history of vascular malformations. Cultural practices relating to dress codes may lead to delays in presentation. A diagnostic/management algorithm about vascular malformations would help healthcare professionals diagnose, counsel, and refer appropriately, and a national registry would further enhance research and patient support groups.

A Rapidly Enlarging Soft Tissue Lesion of the Back

“…This classification has been revised by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies [ Table 1 ]. 1 , 2 Whereas vascular tumors may regress with age, CVM never regresses on its own. They are subdivided into venous, lymphatic, arteriovenous, and combined malformations.…”

A Central Venous Catheter Line Misadventure

“…It can occur as a congenital anomaly or iatrogenic during any arterial or venous instrumentation, trauma or endovenous thermal ablation. 1 , 2 One of the earliest cases of iatrogenic AVF was published by James and Myers in 1972. 3 The incidence of iatrogenic AVFs has previously been described to be less than 0.6% of central line insertions.…”