Venous malformations of the head and neck: A diagnostic approach and a proposed management approach based on clinical, radiological, and histopathology findings

There is no easy road map for venous malformations (VMs) of the head and neck according to which treatment modality can be chosen. The purpose of this study was to identify different types of VMs of the head and neck based on clinical, histopathology, MRI, and venography findings that help in specification of different treatment modalities.

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