Vascular Malformations

Vascular Malformations at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi: Specialist Care for Complex Conditions

Vascular malformations are medical conditions resulting from defects in the development of blood vessels, which can lead to serious health complications. Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides specialised care for vascular malformations, using the latest and most effective medical technologies.

Types of vascular malformations treated at SSMC

SSMC offers therapeutic services for various vascular malformations, including:

• Venous malformations: These include varicose veins, which are enlarged, twisted veins, and venous dilatation, which is weakness in the vein wall leading to its expansion.
• Arterial malformations: These include arterial stenosis, which is a narrowing of the arterial lumen, and aortic aneurysm, which is a weakening of the aortic wall that leads to dilation.
• Lymphatic vessel malformations: These include congenital lymphatic malformations, which are developmental defects present from birth, and acquired lymphatic malformations, which develop after birth.

Symptoms of Vascular Malformations

Symptoms of vascular malformations vary according to the type and location of the lesion. Some common symptoms include:

• Pain or swelling in the limbs
• A feeling of heaviness or fatigue in the limbs
• Appearance of red or blue patches on the skin
• Wounds that do not heal quickly

Diagnosis and Treatment at SSMC

Diagnosis of vascular malformations is based on the symptoms reported by the patient, clinical examination, and diagnostic tests such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

SSMC offers a variety of treatment options for vascular malformations depending on the type and severity of the lesion. Treatment options include:

• Pharmacological therapies: Medications may be used to treat some types of vascular malformations, such as venous dilatation.
• Surgical treatments: Surgery may be necessary to treat severe or complex vascular malformations, such as significant arterial stenosis or aortic aneurysm.
• Interventional therapies: These include minimally invasive procedures performed via a catheter introduced into the blood vessels.

Advantages of treatment at SSMC

SSMC offers a range of advantages that make it an ideal destination for the treatment of vascular malformations, including:

• Specialist medical team: The SSMC team includes physicians with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating vascular malformations.
• State‑of‑the‑art medical technologies: SSMC utilises the latest medical technologies to diagnose and treat vascular malformations, ensuring patients receive the best possible outcomes.
• Comprehensive care: SSMC provides holistic patient care, including diagnostic services, treatment, and follow‑ups.

For more information, please contact Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City on 800 7762 or schedule an appointment here.