Overview

This program, presented by Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Specialty Institute and the Department of Medical Genetics and Genomics, will review the latest advances in genetics and vascular anomalies and provide state-of-the-art information to healthcare providers. Expert Cleveland Clinic and guest faculty will present clinical- and research-based presentations highlighting the integration of genetics and vascular anomalies into clinical practice.

After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to do the following:

• Describe the classification, clinical presentation, and multidisciplinary evaluation of vascular anomalies, including cutaneous, lymphatic, and syndromic manifestations.
• Explain the role of somatic mosaicism, genotype-phenotype correlations, and emerging diagnostic tools, including cfDNA, in the assessment of vascular anomalies.
• Identify clinical features associated with overgrowth syndromes and genetic pathways, including PIK3CA and PTEN, that warrant referral for specialized vascular anomalies evaluation.
• Compare medical, interventional, compression-based, and rehabilitative management strategies for patients with vascular anomalies while recognizing barriers to genetic testing and interpretation of variants of uncertain significance.

Who Should Attend?

The Symposium is targeted to physicians, geneticists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals seeking to learn the latest developments in vascular anomalies. Trainees and students with an interest in expanding their knowledge of vascular anomalies and related topics are also encouraged to attend.