venous malformation forearm
Venous malformation is a bunch of dilated veins. They are due to abnormal smooth muscle in the veins of of affected part. Lesions behave like congenital varicose vein;they dilate slowly over time,blood stagnation can cause thrombosis and pain. Endothelial cell are normal , intralesional clotting often occurs. Phleboliths are formed due to calcified intravascular fibrovascular ingrowth. They are typical of venous malformation. Psychosocial problem are often found because of its appearance. Pain,bleeding,ulceration and Obstruction and destruction of tissues . Sclerotherapy Lasers Surgical excision pre op photo post op at three weeks after excision of venous malformation 28 year old male presents with swelling on forearm , pain On movement.Swelling is compressible, non tender. MRI revealed extensive venous malformation on dorsal aspect of forearm. He was planned for surgery, near total resection of malformation was done. Left