Genes may predict vascular malformation

A pair of studies, led by Medical College of Wisconsin scientists at Children's Research Institute in Milwaukee, may translate into rapid molecular tests to distinguish between haemangiomas and congenital blood or lymph vessel malformations in infants. Haemangiomas are common birthmarks consisting of benign tumours of blood vessels. The studies appear in the 29 January 2009 issue of the journal Blood...

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