Vascular tumours and anomalies, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick
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About our service
Our Vascular Tumours and Anomalies service (V-TAC) provides a multidisciplinary one-stop service for children with vascular tumours, anomalies and birthmarks.
These are abnormalities that may affect veins, arteries, lymphatics, capillaries or a combination of any or all these. Most are congenital, which means the child was born with the problem, although some may not be apparent until later in childhood.
There are more than 60 different types, and no vascular anomaly is the same as another. Symptoms range from very little to severe.
They can involve skin, muscle and bone and, rarely, internal organs. Treatment is complex, and may involve medicines, physical therapy, sclerotherapy and surgery, along with psychosocial support.
Although vascular anomalies are not cancer, the service sits within the Kids Cancer Centre, because of shared staff and resources.
We manage the following conditions:
- Haemangiomas (Please refer simple haemangiomas to Dermatology)
- Other vascular tumours, including kaposiform haemangioendothelioma
- Lymphoedema
- Lymphatic malformations
- Venous malformations
- Arteriovenous malformations
- Vascular anomaly syndromes
- Overgrowth syndromes
- Congenital abnormalities of names vessels.
- Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using Consultmed to manage referrals. The Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely.
We accept referrals from general practitioners and specialists.
Consultmed questions and technical support: helpdesk@consultmed.co
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact helpdesk@consultmed.co.
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us on (02) 9382 1749.
Clinic information
V-TAC holds a number of specialised clinics, tailored to the needs of the children we see.
These include the multidisciplinary clinic (where all specialties are present) as well as clinics in dermatology, surgery, haematology and physiotherapy. We also hold special clinics for adolescents as well as consultative clinics with vascular surgeons.
Telehealth is available where appropriate.
Clinic times:
- Multidisciplinary clinics: Every 4 weeks on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00pm
- Adolescent clinics: Tuesday afternoons 2-4 times/year
- Multidisciplinary review with vascular surgeons: Tuesday afternoons 2-4 times/year
- Clinics for targeted therapies: Mondays and Wednesdays