The vascular system is the network of natural plumbing that, among other duties, helps the heart and lungs push oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood to your child’s organs, tissues and brain. When the vascular system is healthy and functioning as it should, it delivers the energy a kid needs to run, skip, jump and drive a parent crazy with questions about everything.
In rare cases, however, a child can be born with what’s called a vascular malformation. It’s a kind of birth defect — a problem that occurred during development in the womb, causing these crucial vessels to develop abnormally. Sometimes, that can result in disfiguring discoloration or swollen patches in a child’s skin. In more serious cases, vascular malformations can cause ruptured blood vessels, bleeding, headaches and even seizures.
Does your child need evaluation or treatment for a port wine birthmark or other pediatric vascular malformation in El Paso, Texas? You’ll find the child vascular specialists and the answers your family needs at El Paso Children’s Hospital.
Read on for more information about vascular malformations, how to spot them in kids and some of the treatment options we offer.
