Glanular Venous Malformation in Pediatric Age: An Uncommon Vascular Disorder

Glanular venous malformations are uncommon in pediatric patients. The diagnosis can be easily achieved by observation, even if color Doppler ultrasound is useful for a better characterization. Abdomino-pelvic MRI is necessary to assess the extension of complex lesions and check for associated anomal...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2019-09, Vol.131, p.223-227
Main Authors:	El Hachem, M., Bada, M., Diociaiuti, A., Diomedi-Camassei, F., Paolantonio, G., Rotunno, R., Nappo, S. Gerocarni, Caione, P.
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Child Child, Preschool Humans Male Penile Diseases - pathology Penile Diseases - surgery Penis - blood supply Vascular Malformations - pathology Vascular Malformations - surgery
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Summary:	Glanular venous malformations are uncommon in pediatric patients. The diagnosis can be easily achieved by observation, even if color Doppler ultrasound is useful for a better characterization. Abdomino-pelvic MRI is necessary to assess the extension of complex lesions and check for associated anomalies. Several therapeutic options are reported in literature. We report 3 paediatric cases successfully treated by surgery with no complications and functional sequelae. Cosmetic results were satisfactory, with minimal surgical scarring. In our opinion, surgery for small glanular venous malformations is indicated within puberty to prevent traumatic bleeding and psychological impact.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995