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Las marcas de nacimiento congénitas, como su nombre indica, están presentes al nacer, pero también pueden aparecer unos meses más tarde. Las formas más comunes en que éstas se presentan van desde los llamados ‘parches salmón’, las manchas de ‘vino de Oporto’ y los hemangiomas, entre otros. La decoloración de la piel es causada por el agrandamiento de los vasos sanguíneos, lo que puede llegar a ocurrir en una o varias partes del cuerpo.

El diagnóstico de una marca congénita puede ser realizado por su médico de familia. Sin embargo, en muchos casos es posible que deba consultar con un especialista como el Dr. Greg Levitin, del Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, ya que, aunque hay muchos y diferentes tratamientos disponibles, en ocasiones existen factores de riesgo asociados con las marcas ubicadas en o alrededor de la cara.

Tratamiento de Marcas de Nacimiento Congénitas

Es recomendable que solo confíe el tratamiento de las marcas de nacimiento congénitas a un experimentado y cualificado especialista. En el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, el seguimiento del estado del nervio facial se lleva a cabo de manera constante utilizando un sistema intraoperatorio de monitorización de nervios, lo que hace que el Dr. Levitin consiga reducir el riesgo de daño permanente del 50% a menos del 1%.

El Dr. Greg Levitin ofrece diferentes opciones tanto de tratamientos médicos, como de terapias láser o recurriendo a procedimientos quirúrgicos. Nuestro objetivo será siempre llegar de manera rápida y eficaz a un tratamiento lo menos invasivo posible, que revierta las marcas de nacimiento congénitas, antes de pasar a procedimientos con láser o quirúrgicos. Usted recibirá un diagnóstico completo en el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento, seguido de una asesoría clara, sincera y abierta con el Dr. Levitin sobre las mejores opciones y acciones a llevar a cabo para solucionar su problema o el de su hijo o hija.

El tratamiento médico puede implicar el uso del propranolol, esteroides o la vincristina. El Dr. Levitin tiene la experiencia y los conocimientos necesarios para determinar qué tipo de medicación le proporcionará una reversión más rápida y efectiva en su marca de nacimiento congénita. Las alternativas de terapia con láser están diseñadas para abordar la mayoría de las marcas de nacimiento, debido a las múltiples longitudes de onda que usa el Dr. Greg Levitin. En el caso de niños y niñas de tan solo 6 meses de edad que por este problema sufren dificultades respiratorias, pueden someterse a un procedimiento quirúrgico.

Síntomas Preocupantes

Además de la visible decoloración o de las lesiones protuberantes, la mayoría de los pacientes no experimentarán ningún síntoma de marcas de nacimiento congénitas. Sin embargo, existe un número de casos en los que, de manera poco habitual, estas marcas llegan a evolucionar provocando otras complicaciones médicas. Así ocurre cuando una mancha de ‘vino de Oporto’ ubicada alrededor del ojo causa complicaciones con la vista en años posteriores, o una ‘marca de fresa’ dificulta la respiración en niños pequeños.

En este último caso, es fundamental que los padres no se demoren en la búsqueda de un tratamiento a través del Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento. Los síntomas que más nos deben preocupar van desde la dificultad para respirar, hasta el atragantamiento o jadeo, especialmente si éste se produce durante el sueño o la alimentación. En todos los casos, el Dr. Levitin basará sus recomendaciones en la detallada, cuidadosa y completa evaluación que le haga a su hijo o hija.

Para realizarse un examen completo, programe una consulta en el Vascular Birthmark Center / Centro de Marcas Vasculares de Nacimiento hoy mismo, donde el Dr. Greg Levitin estará encantado de escucharle y asesorarle ante cualquier pregunta, duda o inquietud que usted pudiera tener al respecto.

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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.