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The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone 5 and older. People younger than 18 must receive the Pfizer vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call 211 or visit ourshot.in.gov. Several COVID-19 vaccine locations also offer walk-in appointments. View full details.

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Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

Vacunas contra la COVID-19

La vacuna contra la COVID-19 está disponible para cualquier persona mayor de 5 años. Las personas menores de 18 años deben recibir la vacuna de Pfizer. Para programar una cita, llame al 211 o visite la página ourshot.in.gov. Varios centros de vacunación contra la COVID-19 atienden sin cita previa. Vea todos los detalles.

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Vascular anomalies can be present at birth or develop after birth. Symptoms include visible changes of the color and appearance of the skin or masses deep within the skin. Vascular anomalies include blood vessel tumors, such as infantile hemangiomas, and vascular malformations, such as venous, lymphatic and arteriovenous malformations and port-wine stains (also known as capillary malformations).

Infantile hemangiomas are a commonly occurring growth of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs. The red or purple lesions usually occur a few weeks or months after birth. They usually grow very fast at first, and then growth slows down or stops. Some hemangiomas may disappear without treatment. Fifty percent of infantile hemangiomas (tumors) shrink by 5 years of age, 70 percent of hemangiomas shrink by 7 years of age and 90 percent by age 9.

Vascular malformations do not regress but can grow with patients as they grow. At times, these can be associated with pain, increased clotting or bleeding.

The Vascular Anomalies Program at Riley at IU Health provides high-quality, advanced care for children with vascular anomalies, helping restore a more normal appearance and function. Children with vascular anomalies who require treatment receive care from our multidisciplinary team that includes board certified doctors who are specialty-trained in:

  • Dermatology
  • Ear, nose and throat
  • Interventional radiology
  • Pediatric plastic surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Blood disorders
  • Physical therapy

Riley at IU Health is a regional and national referral center for many medical specialties. While it can be difficult to decide where to seek treatment for your child and their unique condition, be assured that your child will be in caring, expert hands from diagnosis to treatment, recovery and beyond.

Conditions & Services

Conditions Treated

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Hemangiomas
  • Infantile Hemangiomas
  • Pigmented Birthmark
  • Vascular Anomalies
  • Vascular Malformations

Services Offered

We offer a number of different Vascular Anomalies Program services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our program.

  • Embolization
  • Laser Skin Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Sclerotherapy

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    Locations

    In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

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    Program Forms & Resources

    Program Forms & Resources

    The Vascular Anomalies Program at Riley at IU Health provides the following forms for parents, healthcare providers and personnel. We have also curated relevant resources from other websites and provided links with brief descriptions of the information that is available.

    Resources

    • Hemangioma Investigator Group

      The Hemangioma Investigator Group provides this educational website for parents of children with infantile hemangiomas.

    • PHACE Syndrome Community

      This is a parent organization for patients with a complicated infantile hemangioma associated with PHACE syndrome.

    • National Organization of Vascular Anomalies (NOVA)

      This organization provides resources regarding a wide variety of vascular anomalies on its website.

    • Foundation for Faces of Children

      This nonprofit organization provides educational resources and support to families of children born with vascular anomalies and other craniofacial conditions.

    • Little Baby Face Foundation

      This foundation helps families with children who have facial anomalies and provides information on its website about vascular anomalies.

    Related Programs & Departments

    Related Programs & Departments

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.

    • Cleft & Craniofacial Anomalies Program
    • Dermatology
    • Ear, Nose & Throat
    • Interventional Radiology Program
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology
    • Plastic Surgery

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    For Health Professionals

    The Vascular Anomalies Program at Riley at IU Health works with referring physicians to provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for patients with vascular malformations and hemangiomas.

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    Physicians can refer their patients by calling the Outpatient Dermatology Department at 317.944.7744.

    Education

    In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley at IU Health provides a wide variety of excellent training opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows. The Vascular Anomalies Program offers observational opportunities for residents and fellows.

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