Vascular Anomalies Center Glossary of Terms The wasting away of
tissue or an organ due to degeneration of cells. Bannayan-Riley-
Ruvalcaba syndrome (also Cowden syndrome) Familial disorder
associated with development of variety of benign/malignant
tumors and fast-flow vascular anomalies. Caused by mutations in
gene PTEN. Blue rubber bleb nervous syndrome Disorder
characterized by appearance of multiple venous malformations in
skin and gastrointestinal tract; often causing chronic bleeding.
Possibly hereditary, but gene not yet found. Cerebral cavernous
malformation (CCM) Hereditary venous-type malformations in
brain; sometimes associated with cutaneous venous anomalies;
caused by mutations in gene KRITI. Computed tomography (CT) A
technology that uses x-rays linked to a computer to create
cross-sectional images of the inside of the body. Old
(abandoned) term for macrocystic lymphatic malformation (LM).
Placement of a tiny catheter in blood vessels and the injection
of particles to block blood flow. Used by int