Abstract: [Summary] Infantile hemangioma and vascular malformations are a spectrum of disorders commonly involving the head and neck regions, and their pathogenesis remains poorly understood. Owing to increased academic exchange,introduction of new therapeutic strategies and emerging treatment techniques during the last decade, many complicated vascular malformations are cured or obviously improved by multidisciplinary approach. However, outdated terminology and/or improper management are sometimes used because of diversities of clinical presentation and locations of lesions,age at diagnosis and doctor's experience. Diffuse venous malformations or microcystic lymphatic malformations usually are managed by combined modalities, and surgical resection would lead to poor post-surgical outcomes with a high incidence of complications and recurrences. This paper reviewed the contemporary classification and treatment paradigms, academic activities and achievements in the investigation of vascular anomalies in China, with discussing of up-to-date diagnosis and treatment, and possible perspectives were proposed as well.

Key words: Hemangioma, Vascular malformations, Head and neck