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Venous malformation

The most common presentation in adults is the

varicosity of the leg’s superficial veins

It presents as a blue or purple lesion with

spongy texture, swelling in dependent position

and deflating when elevated. It can be

sensitive to hormonal changes and enlarge

during puberty and/or pregnancy.

Treatment

1) Compression garments

2) Sclerothepray. Intra-lesional injection of

sclerosing agent such as sodium

tetradecyl sulphate

3) Combined sclerotherapy and surgical

resection

Complications:

 Episodes of thrombosis and pain

 Localized intravascular coagulation that

could evolve into disseminated intravascular

coagulation but is rare