Lymphatic malformation

the fluid and inject a sclerosing agent which will strip the lining from the cyst and stop the fluid from recollecting. Many different agents can be injected, depending on the…

COVID 19 AND VASCULAR ANOMALIES

of vaccination. Vascular malformations and risk of thrombosis with vaccination. Some people are concerned about whether there may be an increased risk in having a Covid 19 vaccination if they…

Venous malformation and Glomuvenous malformation

face unique hurdles in processing sensory inputs. Sensory Processing Challenges can influence how a person, especially children, interprets sensory information, leading to possible miscommunication or misunderstandings. Being aware of these…

Research

Centres in Australia and New Zealand are involved in world class research into Vascular Anomalies. At the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute in Wellington, New Zealand the emphasis is on research…

Haemangioma

be referring to one of the other conditions described on this website. Genetics plays a pivotal role in determining the characteristics of our bodies, and this includes our chest. Understanding…

The Australasian Vascular Anomalies Network (AVAN)

science research in particular is underway at the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute in Wellington, New Zealand, the Vascular Biology laboratory at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne and the Institute…

Capillary malformation (Port Wine Stain)

What is a capillary malformation? A capillary malformation (sometimes called ‘port wine stain’), is the sort of red mark on the skin which most people think of as a birthmark….

Growing up with a vascular anomaly

active anti-bullying programmes and while these are important in reducing the incidence of bullying, no school can ever be confident of completely eliminating it. Children who look different can be…