Vascular Anomaly Pathology and Genomics Biopsy Study

Validation of Core Biopsy of Vascular Anomalies for Clinical Pathology and Genomics

The purpose of this research is to gather information on the safety and effectiveness of core biopsy of vascular anomalies for clinical pathology and clinical genomics studies.

Vascular anomalies or vascular malformations often are treated with minimally invasive sclerotherapy, embolization or ablation based on clinical and imaging features without acquisition of tissue. Over the last two decades there have been significant advancements in the understanding of the genetic basis for various vascular anomalies/malformations, which may guide use of therapies for individualized treatment.

As such, given the emergence of novel medications for treatment of vascular anomalies/malformations based on genetic information, acquisition of tissue for pathology and genomic characterization will be increasingly important as treatment of vascular anomalies/vascular malformations moves toward individualized medicine approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a clinical and imaging diagnosis of a vascular anomaly.
• No prior treatment for the vascular anomaly.
• Subjects undergoing clinically indicated sclerotherapy, embolization and/or ablation.
• Male or female with age greater than or equal to 18 years.
• Capacity and willingness to provide a written informed consent..

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with prior treatment for their vascular anomaly.
• Uncorrectable coagulopathy.
• Pregnant and/or breast-feeding subjects. A negative pregnancy test within 48 hours of the procedure.