Services & Specialties
Hemangioma and Vascular Malformations

Get answers, explore treatment options and find specialized care for your child’s hemangioma or vascular condition.
Hematology(CBDI) Summer shoot, which took place at Washington park and Alms park. Patients from the department are seen in these photos., Jackson Hermann has Cloves phenotype with  PIK3CA mutation, history of pulmonary emboli, chronic pain, Leg length discrepancy.

Expert Care for Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations

When your child has a hemangioma or vascular malformation, you may have many questions. You may wonder what caused it, how it could affect your child and what treatment may help. We’ll help you understand your child’s condition and the options available.

At Cincinnati Children’s, our Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Center cares for children with a wide range of vascular conditions. Specialists from different fields work together to build a care plan around your child’s needs. We also offer second opinions, research studies and access to genetically targeted therapies when appropriate.

Why Choose Cincinnati Children’s Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Center?

  • Team-Based Care: Specialists work together to understand your child’s condition and plan treatment
  • Personalized Treatment Options: Explore medicines, compression garments, procedures and surgery based on your child’s needs
  • Innovative Treatments and Research: Access clinical trials and genetically targeted therapies when appropriate
  • Coordinated Care and Second Opinions: Intake coordinators help arrange appointments, while nurse navigators support your family after the first visit

Experience With Complex Conditions

Our center is one of the largest comprehensive vascular anomaly centers in North America. We care for patients with hemangiomas, lymphatic malformations, venous malformations and other complex vascular conditions. Our team brings together specialists with different areas of expertise to help your child get the right diagnosis and care.

Treatment Options for Your Child

Every child’s condition and needs are different. Your child’s treatment plan may include medicines, custom compression garments, sclerotherapy or surgery. Our team also offers clinical trials and access to genetically targeted therapies when appropriate. We’ll help you understand your options and decide on next steps together.

Our center consists of three highly regarded services:

Specialists Working Together

Vascular conditions can affect your child in different ways. Your child may need care from several types of specialists. Our team works across areas such as interventional radiology, genetics, pediatric surgery, orthopedics and ear, nose and throat care. By sharing their expertise, these specialists help create a personalized care plan for your child.

Support From First Contact On

Getting care can involve medical records, multiple appointments and many questions. Our intake coordinators help gather your child’s medical history and arrange visits. After the first appointment, nurse navigators help with prior authorizations and questions about your child’s care. We also offer second opinions to help you understand a diagnosis and consider treatment options.

Care for Families Near and Far

Families come to our center from across the country and around the world. We work to coordinate visits when children need to see several specialists. This can help reduce the number of trips your family makes to the medical center. Our team can also provide recommendations for ongoing care closer to home when appropriate.