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En la actualidad, no se conoce una causa certera que explique la aparición del hemangioma congénito. Sin embargo, es aceptado de manera general que no se trata de un problema hereditario. La primera y más obvia señal de la existencia de un hemangioma congénito es que esté presente en el nacimiento. Los colores varían del rosa al púrpura y las lesiones suelen aumentar ligeramente en apariencia. No es extraño observar lo que se conoce como telangiectasia, también denominadas ‘arañas vasculares’ y que, básicamente, son pequeñas dilataciones de venas y capilares cerca de la superficie de la piel.

En el caso de los hemangiomas congénitos, las localizaciones más comunes suelen ser en las extremidades, alrededor de la cara y el cuello. Hay hemangiomas congénitos que son tan graves que afectan al corazón, haciéndolo trabajar más intensamente para mantener el flujo sanguíneo en circulación. En estos casos, existe el riesgo de que surjan complicaciones, uno de las cuales podría ser una insuficiencia cardíaca repentina.

El diagnóstico puede ocurrir durante el embarazo, si el equipo de imagenología se percata del hemangioma. Sin embargo, si éste es congénito, será siempre visible desde el momento del nacimiento. Existe toda una serie de riesgos asociados a un hemangioma congénito, principalmente aquellos provocados por el flujo sanguíneo y que requerirán que usted lleve a su hijo o hija a una evaluación en el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento.

Tratamiento del Hemangioma Congénito

Se conocen en la actualidad dos tipos de hemangiomas congénitos: los tipo RICH y los tipo NICH. Las mismas alternativas farmacológicas que se utilizan para los hemangiomas infantiles no son las indicadas para los hemangiomas congénitos. El Dr. Greg Levitin evalúa a cada niño o niña, caso por caso y de manera individualizada. Sin embargo, se prestará un especial seguimiento a aquellos pacientes en que se observe un aumento del flujo sanguíneo en el hemangioma. A menudo se recomienda aplicar un procedimiento conocido como embolización, que reduce el flujo sanguíneo mediante el bloqueo de los vasos sanguíneos afectados.

La cirugía es generalmente una de las opciones más viables para quitar totalmente un hemangioma congénito. La cantidad de cicatrices que resulten dependerá del tamaño del crecimiento original, la habilidad del cirujano y las herramientas utilizadas durante el procedimiento. El Dr. Greg Levitin hará todo lo posible para garantizar que el riesgo de daño al nervio facial se reduzca mediante el uso de un sistema intraoperatorio de monitoreo de nervios, que ayudará durante todo el procedimiento.

Después de que un hemangioma congénito se quite, la aparición de venas varicosas residuales no es inusual. Sin embargo, el Dr. Levitin, posteriormente a la realización del procedimiento, revisará nuevamente a su hijo o hija, para poder determinar si es necesario realizar la terapia con láser y obtener así una mejora cosmética adicional donde se efectuó el tratamiento. Éste, junto con la eliminación de las marcas vasculares de nacimiento es un campo de la medicina en constante evolución. El Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, está a la vanguardia en la obtención de las opciones más modernas de tratamientos efectivos.

Si quiere que su hijo o hija obtenga los mejores, más efectivos y visualmente atractivos resultados en la extirpación de un hemangioma congénito, confíe en el equipo del Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento en Nueva York y Los Ángeles. Póngase en contacto con nosotros hoy mismo y programe una consulta.

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Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento: Gregory M. Levitin, MD

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Abril M.

Dr. Levitin is very knowledgeable, compassionate and professional. Five years ago, I needed to find information about a birth mark that my newborn daughter started to grow a couple days after birth. I was afraid, I did not feel like I got any clear information about it through my insurance; also, they did not offer any course of treatment for it. I started to look for information, the birthmark was growing each day, information was scarce and I just got more scared. Finally, I found a video in Youtube from a grandmother who was very grateful after finding treatment for her grand daughter through The Birthmark Foundation. It was a huge blessing to me and my family. I found Dr. Levitin, I contacted him thinking he probably would not even answer. I was wrong, he kindly answered promptly, got in touch with me and soon he had a plan : ) I went to see him at the Birthmark Center in Los Angeles. He explained everything in a way that it was so clear to understand, no question I made was insignificant and his answers were each very informative. I really never have had an experience with a doctor who explains and speaks in such a way. I left his office knowing that my daughter was in the best hands and the best care. I first thank God for the Birthmark Foundation, a great organization with the highest quality of doctors. Also, a very special thanks to Dr. Levitin for all his help and kindness, for listening to my concerns and answering each and every question. And last, but no least, to the Birthmark Foundation Center in Los Angeles : ) I hope many children can find help/care in this place as I found it for my daughter. Thank you forever.

Ryan E.

I will be telling tales of the good doctors compassion till time comes to an end. Because of Dr Levitin, I have more confidence in my every day life. He was fast, knowledgeable, precise and all with a disarming sense of humor. Two thumbs up!

Carla M.

I wanted to show you how much better Hailey's tongue looks and let you know her speech has already improved so much!!! Her speech teacher is thrilled!!!! Thank you so much for everything you did for her. You are an excellent surgeon with a great bedside manner- we are forever grateful to you!!! We are so appreciative!

Danielle L.

we are forever grateful for Dr. Levitin. My daughter Lena had surgery to remove her hemangioma that was located on her forehead at just 6 month old. she healed beautifully and we couldn't be happier with how minimal her scar is, even almost 4.5 years later. Dr. Levitin is caring, compassionate, and such a great doctor/surgeon overall. He had our daughter's best interest and I knew she was in good hands. I highly recommend him any chance I get!

Chris

My name is Chris and I was recently treated for an AVM on my forehead by Dr. Gregory Levitin of New York (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary). Thankfully, I live within a few hours of NYC. In brief, I would like to say that Dr. Levitin is very capable doctor with a lot of experience with AVMs. He responds quickly to e-mail, texts, and phone calls. He accepts insurance. He takes a "team approach" and will be your "QB" and involve other specialists as necessary. In my particular case they were Dr. Raj Shrivastava (Mt Sinai) and Dr. Raphael A. Ortiz (Lenox Hill) in NY. I recommend contacting Dr Levitin for a consultation if you suspect you have an AVM. All 3 Drs are just good people. When I spoke to them, they treated me like like an equal. I felt like they were advising me as a close friend or family member. Like many that suffer with AVMs I was at first mis-diagnosed. What was thought to be a just a simple cyst turned out to be an AVM. Surgery to remove the cyst made the AVM about 5x bigger. My treatment entailed a few MRIs and CAT scans to determine what was going on and the treatment plan. This was followed by consultation with the 3 Drs mentioned above and finally a 2-day procedure. On day 1 Dr Ortiz embolized the AVM. On day 2 Dr Levitin and Dr Shrivastava removed the AVM from my skull and put some metal mesh there to fill the "hole". It has been 6-months since the surgery and so far I have not had any recurrence. In honor of Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day and to thank these Drs for all they have done for me, I just want to give everyone a solid reference. Finding the right doctor for this type of stuff makes all the difference.

Valle S.

I just discovered this page i have also a birthmark I always experiences bully because of this. I don't know what kind of birthmark is this if it is harmful ? I hope Dr. Levitin notice this message in this way I think he can help me :) :) #DrLevitin

Alicia M.

This year marks the 10th that I contacted VBF for help. Since then I have been under the care of Dr. G Levitin and Dr. R. Ortiz, they are my guardian healing angels! Thanks VBF for not only helping me but also for letting me be a volunteer in the foundation whenever I am needed. A Big Hug to all from MIAMI... Alicia

Alexander G.

Totally positive experience. Dr. Levitin is a great professional. He has diagnosed and treated my nose breathing problem, significantly improving my quality of life. Office staff is very professional. Appointments always kept on time. Strongly recommend.