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Skin growths, rashes and blemishes can often be a host of many different things. This is why it is important to recognize what type of skin disorder you may have and what treatments are available. Being armed with this knowledge will make it easier for you to select the appropriate treatment for yourself.

Venous Angioma is also referred to as development venous anomalies or DVA for short. Venous Angiomas are malformations of the veins that drain blood from the brain. Angioma refers to the overgrowth of blood vessels in the skin. These lesions that form are often benign and they can appear bluish in color. They can range in size from .1 to 3 centimeters.

Who can get them?

Anyone can develop Venous Anigomas. It affects all races, and both males and females equally. It typically shows up in individuals between the ages of twenty-thirty years old. There is some evidence to suggest that in some cases individual may inherit this illness and does seem to affect the Hispanic population a little more than the rest of the population.

What can cause them?

The exact causes of Venous Angiomas are unknown.

How does it happen?

Venous Anigomas happen as a result of the malformation of the veins that drain blood from the brain.

Where do they appear?

Venous Angiomas can appear anywhere in the body.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of Venous Anigomas can range to no symptoms at all to ones where the individual experiences headaches, numbness, laziness, seizures, blackouts, and other types of anigomas.

How can it be diagnosed?

Doctors usually discover Venous Anigomas when they conduct a CT scan, MRI or an angiogram for another illness. Many times they go unnoticed for years, until an individual complains of certain symptoms and a CT is done. Many times the CT’s are not able to collect all of the data regarding the DVA and an individual must continue to follow-up with their doctor.

What treatments are available?

Treatment of Venous Angiomas is very difficult. Most times individuals will not even know that they have this illness, since symptoms do not always present themselves. If it is discovered, usually doctors take a stand of monitoring it over a period of time.

If an individual does suffer symptoms that can cause neurological problems, they are some options that are available. These options are only looked at if the lesions begin to bleed, and pose a life-threatening situation. These depend on the location, size, and the amount of bleeding being done by the lesion.

Surgery remains an option, but this can be risky depending on the location of the lesion and the individual’s basic health. Usually, it is not the best option in all cases, and only done in cases where the lesions continue to bleed and put the individual at greater risk.

Another option is the use of stereotactic radiosurgery. This is defined as a precise way of delivering radiation to the lesion, without affecting the surrounding area of the brain. This technique has been highly successful in treating Venous Angiomas, but it is important that doctors are able to find the exact location of the lesion; in order to eradicate it with one treatment. Individuals seem to tolerate this treatment better, and recurrence of these lesions seems less with this procedure.

While most skin disorders are perfectly harmless, they are times when other parts of the body and other vital organs are involved. Venous Angiomas are one such case, anytime the brain is involved in a situation, it makes things more complicated and more reason for you to seek out medical attention if you develop any symptoms described above. Many times doctors feel comfortable enough to monitor the situation over a period of time, only doing anything if the lesions begin to bleed. Many times individuals don’t even know that they have this illness, and go through life without ever experiencing any of the symptoms. In many cases, they are not discovered, until an individual dies and an autopsy is conducted. However, if you ever experience these symptoms, see your doctor immediately; early detection will help you and your doctor to decide the correct treatment.