| Literature DB >> 29144050 |
Jonathan Erickson1, William McAuliffe2, Lewis Blennerhassett3, Anne Halbert1.
Abstract
Fibroadipose vascular anomaly (FAVA) is a rare, complex mesenchymal malformation combining fibrofatty replacement of the affected muscles and slow-flow vascular malformation. The condition is characterized by localized swelling, severe pain, phlebectasia, and contracture of the affected limb. Treatment paradigms are not well established for this rare, recently recognized condition. We report two cases of FAVA in which treatment with sirolimus produced rapid, dramatic improvement in pain and quality of life.Entities:
Keywords: fibroadipose vascular anomaly; medical therapy; pediatric dermatology; sirolimus; vascular malformation
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29144050 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13260
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Dermatol ISSN: 0736-8046 Impact factor: 1.588