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Aunque las malformaciones vasculares pudieran estar presentes desde el nacimiento, no siempre son visibles de inmediato. Actualmente se entiende que las malformaciones vasculares ocurren durante la etapa de desarrollo de las arterias, venas y vasos linfáticos. Sin embargo, las investigaciones que actualmente se llevan a cabo revelan que, en la mayoría de los casos, si no en todos, existe un factor genético hereditario. Hoy, solamente se ha podido concluir y determinar esta causa en el caso de la telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditaria.

Los síntomas de las malformaciones vasculares varían y están determinados, en gran medida, por su localización en el cuerpo del paciente. Las que son del tipo venosas y linfáticas pueden causar dolores focalizados, acompañadas de bultos o protuberancias debajo de la piel. La presencia de una marca de nacimiento visible no es inusual, y ésta puede llegar a presentar sangrados o pérdidas de fluidos. Las infecciones también son comunes y requerirán tratamiento. Las malformaciones arteriovenosas también se asocian con el dolor y tienen el potencial de someter al corazón a estrés. Cuando se encuentran muy cerca de los órganos principales, los sangrados se pueden convertir en una seria preocupación, como en el caso del arteriovenoso pulmonar, asociado comúnmente con síntomas como la dificultad respiratoria, fatiga y tos con sangre. Adicionalmente, con este tipo de malformaciones vasculares existe un mayor riesgo de sufrir accidentes cerebrovasculares o abscesos cerebrales.

El diagnóstico de malformaciones vasculares puede implicar una evaluación física o el uso de una imagen de resonancia magnética o MRI, por sus siglas en inglés. El Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, le proporcionará una evaluación completa en sus consultorios, realizada por el Dr. Greg Levitin, quien es un médico especialista, líder en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de marcas y malformaciones vasculares de nacimiento.

Tratamiento de Malformaciones Vasculares

Hay varias opciones disponibles para el tratamiento de las malformaciones vasculares, dependiendo de su localización y de su profundidad. Los tratamientos no quirúrgicos pueden ir desde la radiología intervencionista hasta el uso de un émbolo artificial (burbuja de aire o coágulo), entre otros. En el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, proporcionamos tratamientos para malformaciones como el angioqueratoma, las manchas de ‘vino de Oporto’ y las malformaciones venosas, entre otras.

El Dr. Greg Levitin utiliza herramientas y técnicas avanzadas de evaluación para diagnosticar y tratar las malformaciones vasculares de una manera precisa y efectiva. Las malformaciones venosas y linfáticas tienen un riesgo asociado de causar daño nervioso próximo al 50%. Sin embargo, en el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, el Dr. Levitin ha perfeccionado el uso de un avanzado sistema intraoperatorio de monitoreo de nervios, reduciendo dicho riesgo a menos del 1% en nuestros pacientes.

Al elegir al Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, también se beneficiará de la amplia experiencia del Dr. Levitin como cirujano plástico especializado en cirugía otorrinolaringológica en cabeza y cuello. Contamos con consultorios en Nueva York y Los Ángeles y trabajamos en estrecha colaboración con nuestros pacientes para garantizarles que tanto las evaluaciones como los tratamientos serán los más convenientes posibles.

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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.