Angiogenesis -- Historical Background -- Hemangiomas -- Hemangiomas of Infancy: Epidemiology -- Classification of Infantile Hemangiomas and Other Congenital Vascular Tumors -- Diagnosis of Hemangiomas -- Visceral Hemangiomas -- Principles of Therapy of Infantile Hemangiomas and Other Congenital Vascular Tumors of the Newborns and Infants -- Medical Treatment of Hemangiomas -- Laser Therapy of Infantile Hemangiomas and Other Congenital Vascular Tumors of Newborns and Infants -- Surgery of Hemangiomas -- Facial Hemangiomas -- Anogenital Hemangiomas -- Vascular Malformations -- Genetic Aspects of Vascular Malformations -- Epidemiology of Vascular Malformations -- Classification of Vascular Malformations -- Non Invasive Diagnostics of Congenital Vascular Malformations -- Nuclear Medicine in Diagnostics of Vascular Malformations -- Invasive Diagnostics of Congenital Vascular Malformations -- Principles of Treatment of Vascular Malformations -- Interventional Therapy in Arteriovenous Congenital Malformations -- Diagnosis and Management of Soft Tissue Vascular Malformations with Ethanol -- Sclerotherapy in Vascular Malformations -- Laser Therapy of Vascular Malformations -- The Combined Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations -- Multidisciplinary Surgical Treatment of Vascular Malformations -- Treatment of Arterial Malformations -- Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations -- Treatment of Venous Malformations -- Treatment of Lymphatic Malformations -- Treatment of Vascular Malformations in Newborns and Infants -- Treatment Problems According to Specific Localizations -- Introductory Remarks -- Management of Head and Neck Vascular Malformations: an Overview -- Surgical Treatment of Vascular Malformations in the Hand -- Management of Vascular Malformations in the Thorax Wall -- Joint Involvement in Patients with Vascular Malformations. Destructive Angiodysplastic Arthritis -- Surgical Approach to Congenital Vascular Malformations (CVM) in the Foot -- Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Malformations of Bone -- The Role of Syndromes -- Conclusions -- Conclusions.

Vascular tumors are complex pathologies - clinical manifestations are heterogeneous, and multidisciplinary competences are needed to reach a correct diagnosis and plan optimal treatment. It is therefore essential to introduce a clear classification of hemangiomas and vascular malformations and this is admirably presented in this book. The authors go on to describe diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures for both types of disorder. Laser, interventional radiological and surgical techniques are further explained according to the type of vascular tumor and its localization. This well-crafted volume is addressed to all professionals who deal with vascular tumors in their daily clinical practice and need up-to-date references for these pathologies.