Question
When the baby was two months old, their left arm began to swell. After an MRI scan, it was diagnosed as a vascular malformation. The family is worried about the child’s future health and the outcome of treatment, leading to loss of appetite and sleepless nights. How should this condition be treated? Will the consequences be severe?
Answer
Vascular malformations are caused by abnormal development of blood vessels during the embryonic period. This may be due to abnormalities in the development of blood vessels or ancient vascular sinuses leading to vascular tumor malformations. Treatment for vascular malformations usually includes surgical treatment, radiation therapy, medication, and radiotherapy. However, these treatment methods may have severe effects on infants. Surgical removal not only may result in scars and complications but radiation therapy may also harm the child’s immune system. Therefore, experts advise parents to be very cautious when choosing a treatment method.