Ultrasound:
Ultrasound is performed by our specialist vascular Sonographers. A scan will be done to generate the necessary information for the doctor to make a confident diagnosis of your condition. We use a high resolution duplex ultrasound unit incorporating colour Doppler and spectral Doppler wave form analysis to generate a reliable assessment of any blood vessel within the vascular lesion in most cases.
MRI:
MRI is a high tech non-invasive and effective tool for imaging soft tissue lesions in the body. A clear detailed image allows for an accurate classification of vascular malformations which details the size of the lesion and the proximity to vital structures.
Biopsy:
Biopsy may be required to establish the sub-type of the vascular malformation. For example, a Glomovenous Malformation, previously known as Glomangioma, can be differentiated from Blue Rubber Bleb syndrome, by analysing the samples from a biopsy.
Angiography:
Angiography imaging under X-Ray (angiography or venography) may be required to determine the extent of the lesion. This gets done in an X-Ray department where a dye is injected and images of the veins or arteries are obtained. The doctor will determine if you require this test to be done.
