Ddifferential diagnosis of vascular anomalies in lower limbs, a review

Vascular anomalies are a heterogeneous group of diseases which include vascular tumors and vascular malformations, are also divided into fast-flow and slow-flow lesions accord- ing to the ISSVA Classification. These pathologies overlaps in clinical presentation especially in lower limbs where asym- metric overgrowth and bone involvement are features in com- mon between the main of these pathologies. PubMed, Scopus and ScienceDirect databases were searched for articles using the terms: Vascular Anomalies, Vascular Tumors, Vascular Malformations and the significant full text were downloaded and analyzed. From literature review, a description of the differences in clinical features and the differential diagnosis among vascular anomalies was given. It is important to reach an early diagnosis in order to offer the best clinical manage- ment to patients and avoid economic waste. This is achievable by a correct and accurate clinical examination accompanied by a US and Doppler examination. Other investigations, in- cluding MRI that is the more effective, must be used care- fully.