Vascular Anomalies
Patient and Family Education
We want you to have all the information you need to understand your child’s condition and take part in treatment. This page provides links to resources we hope will be helpful.
Resources at Seattle Children’s
- What to expect at your vascular anomalies appointment
- How to prepare for your visit
- Transportation and lodging
- Hospital services
- Paying for care
- Social Work
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Birthmarks
- Newborn rashes/birthmarks
- Congenital Moles (PDF)
- Pyogenic Granulomas (PDF)
- A Boy and A Birthmark: Evan's Story (Children's Minnesota)
- What's a Birthmark? (KidsHealth)
- Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about birthmarks.
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Hemangiomas
- Hemangiomas of Infancy (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Hemangioma Removal (PDF) (Spanish) (Ukrainian)
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about hemangiomas.
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Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
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Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome
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Lymphatic malformations
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Lymphedema
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about lymphedema.
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Proteus syndrome
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about Proteus syndrome.
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Sturge-Weber syndrome
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about Sturge-Weber syndrome.
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Venous malformations
- Venous Malformations (PDF) (Spanish)
Contact our Vascular Anomalies Program to learn more about venous malformations.
Tests and Procedures
- Glue Embolization and Surgery (GES) (PDF) (Spanish)
- Laser Treatment for Skin Conditions (PDF)
- Propranolol Treatment for Hemangiomas (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish)
- Sirolimus: Treatment for vascular malformations (PDF) (Spanish)