Approximately 1 in 300 children are born with a vascular birth mark, excluding salmon patch. The majority cause few symptoms, however, some can cause multiple medical problems. The more common vascular birth marks are salmon patch, haemangioma, port wine stain and venous malformation. This article aims to provide an overview of common presentations, complications and possible treatments for both children and adults with vascular birth marks.
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