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Genetics and syndromes associated with vascular malformations.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20888461     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Historically, vascular malformations were not thought to be the result of genetic abnormalities because most of those presenting clinically are sporadic. However, research in this field has expanded over the last decade, leading to the identification of genetic defects responsible for several inherited forms of vascular malformations and associated syndromes, which has shed light on the pathogenesis of sporadic lesions. This advancement in the field has not only enhanced diagnostic capabilities but also improved our understanding of the potential role of complex genetic mechanisms in vascular malformation development. This article focuses on genetic contributions of vascular malformations in the context of syndromes and the tests that are available.
Authors:
Kelly Duffy
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric clinics of North America     Volume:  57     ISSN:  1557-8240     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-04     Completed Date:  2010-10-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401126     Medline TA:  Pediatr Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1111-20     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Dermatology Department, Pediatric Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. kduffy@mcw.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis,  genetics*
Blood Vessels / abnormalities*
Capillaries / abnormalities
Congenital Abnormalities / genetics
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / genetics
Lymphatic Abnormalities / genetics*
Lymphatic Vessels / abnormalities
Neoplasms, Vascular Tissue / genetics
Neovascularization, Pathologic / genetics
Syndrome

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