Vascular Anomalies Center

Vascular Anomalies Center 

• Hemangiomas
• Vascular Malformations  
• Vascular Tumors

The Vascular Anomalies Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles treats children who have abnormally developed blood vessels, including arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatic channels. These are sometimes referred to as "vascular birthmarks."

The most common reasons for children to be referred to our Center are:

• Hemangiomas
• Vascular Malformations
  • Arteriovenous malformations
  • Capillary malformations
  • Combined vascular malformations
  • Lymphatic malformations
  • Venous malformations
• Vascular Tumors
  • Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma
  • Hemangiopericytoma
  • Kaposiform hemangioendothelioma
  • Tufted angioma

Vascular anomalies can be difficult to accurately diagnose and treat. Approximately half of patients are misdiagnosed. One third are given inappropriate treatment. Our team ensures the best possible outcome by combining the expertise of specialists and tailoring treatment for each patient.

VASCULAR ANOMALIES CLINIC

We currently hold two interdisciplinary clinics each month. Our clinic approach:

• Gives patients the convenience of being seen by more than one specialist during the same visit.
• Enables subspecialists to share their assessments and concerns with one another.
• Allows our team members to share assessment outcomes with patients and family members jointly.
  

DIAGNOSIS PROCESS

Although both hemangiomas and vascular malformations may be similar in appearance, they are treated very differently.

Identification and diagnosis of the lesion is based on the history reported by the patient or family, physical examination and radiologic testing.  

Testing to determine the exact type of lesion can include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), angiography and/or a specialized ultrasound exam.

CONTACT US

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #96
Los Angeles, CA  90027 

323-361-5682

TEAM MEMBERS

Our interdisciplinary, 15-physician team has extensive expertise in vascular anomalies and collaborates to evaluate, manage and emotionally support children with vascular lesions.

FACULTY

Andre Panossian, MD
Co-Director

Dean M. Anselmo, MD
Co-Director

• Jeffrey Hammoudeh, DDS, MD
• Thomas Hofstra, MD
• Sheryl Lewin, MD
• Leo Mascarenhas, MD
• Marcio Malogolowkin, MD
• Justine Park, MD
• Pedro Sanchez, MD
• Philip Stanley, MD
• Mark Urata, DDS, MD
• Larry Wang, MD

NURSING

• Donna Nowicki, NP
  Nurse Practitioner

STAFF

• Alyson Harrison
  Office Manager
• Blanca Sandoval
  New Patient Coordinator
• Karla Viquez
  Referral Coordinator