Internal venous anomalies in patients with a genital venous malformation

ConclusionNearly half of our patients with a focal genital venous malformation had internal venous anomalies. Physicians should suspect urogenital or gastrointestinal venous malformations in patients with a focal genital venous malformation, especially if they develop hematuria, hematochezia, or rectorrhagia. Significant mesenteric venous trunk anomalies can also occur. Because these require surgical intervention, early recognition is important. We recommend that all patients with a focal genital venous malformation undergo abdominal and pelvic ultrasound to evaluate for internal venous anomalies.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - December 12, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Caitlin M. Peterman, Patricia S. Todd, Anna P. Lillis, Steven J. Fishman, Marilyn G. Liang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research