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Published in: European Radiology 11/2003

01-11-2003 | Pediatric

Classification and imaging of vascular malformations in children

Author: Laurence J. Abernethy

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2003

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Abstract.

Accurate diagnosis and classification of haemangiomas and vascular malformations is essential for prediction of outcome and rational therapeutic intervention. The purpose of this review is to demonstrate how radiological techniques, including projectional radiography, ultrasound and colour flow imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and conventional venography and arteriography can aid in the diagnosis and classification of vascular malformations in children, and to guide the radiologist in the use of modern nomenclature.
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Metadata
Title
Classification and imaging of vascular malformations in children
Author
Laurence J. Abernethy
Publication date
01-11-2003
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 11/2003
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-002-1773-8

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