Vascular Tumors

Ann M Kulungowski, MD, Phillip Guzzetta, MD, Steven Fishman, MD
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Introduction

There are three groups of vascular tumors: benign, locally aggressive and malignant lesions. This discussion will be limited to benign (e.g. hemangioma) and locally aggressive tumors (e.g. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma) as these are more commonly encountered.

see also Vascular Anomalies and Vascular Malformations

Content in these topics is referenced in SCORE Vascular Anomalies overview

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Introduction

There are three groups of vascular tumors: benign, locally aggressive and malignant lesions. This discussion will be limited to benign (e.g. hemangioma) and locally aggressive tumors (e.g. Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma) as these are more commonly encountered.

see also Vascular Anomalies and Vascular Malformations

Content in these topics is referenced in SCORE Vascular Anomalies overview

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Last updated: December 24, 2018