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Vascular Anomalies Center

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Based on a VAC study almost 50 percent of referred patients are misdiagnosed; about 35 percent receive inappropriate treatment. Nevertheless, 15 percent of patients are difficult to diagnose and for five percent no prescription is available.

To ensure the best possible outcome, patients with vascular anomalies require the combined expertise of an experienced, interdisciplinary team of specialists whose primary focus is the management of these complex disorders.

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Judah Folkman, MD A bright light
Revered surgeon, cancer researcher and Scientific Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center Judah Folkman, MD, is remembered for his vision, compassion, mentorship and scientific achievements.
Interdisciplinary Team
The Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC) at Children's Hospital Boston is a team of 26 physicians, representing 17 disciplines of medicine, who have developed sub-sub specialization in the field of vascular anomalies.

Many of these physicians are internationally renowned for their expertise and innovative contributions to this highly specialized field. All physicians hold faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School.

VAC physicians have extensive experience with children and adults, from the U.S. and abroad, with vascular anomalies. As such, it is often the premier center for the treatment of individuals with vascular anomalies.

Our Services
The Vascular Anomalies Center provides a variety of services to help patients, families and physicians with the care of vascular anomalies. These include, but are not limited to:
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Physicians, join us at the 17th Workshop of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, June 21-24, 2008.
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Read how our specialists successfully diagnosed an 11-year-old girl with Parkes Weber syndrome, putting her on the road to the right treatment.
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