Module N: Vascular Disorders

This module is designed to explore a variety of vascular anomalies in depth. It starts with the presentation, complications, and treatments of infantile hemangiomas and other vascular anomalies. Then, it explores various aspects of ulceration — including the definition, common locations, and differences between key types of ulcers — and other related vascular disorders.

2.25 CME credits

After participating in this module, the learner will be able to:

Section 1: Vascular Anomalies

1. Identify the presentation, associated complications, and treatment of vascular anomalies, including:
   1. Infantile hemangiomas
   2. Congenital hemangiomas
   3. Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon
   4. Nevus simplex
   5. Port-wine stain
   6. Sturge-Weber syndrome
   7. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita
   8. Venous malformations
   9. Arteriovenous malformations
   10. Lymphatic malformations

Section 2: Ulcerations and Other Vascular Disorders

1. Define the term ulceration.
2. Identify common locations for ulcer formation.
3. Describe risk factors, signs/symptoms, treatments, and complications of the following ulcer types: arterial, venous, diabetic, decubitus.
4. Identify the equation for determining ankle-brachial index.
5. Describe common types of neuropathies in relation to ulcer-formation.
6. Define the stages of decubitus ulcers.
7. Define and describe the appearance, treatment, and complications of the following vascular disorders: lymphedema, livedo reticularis, flushing, telangiectasias, venous lakes, nevus anemicus, angiospastic macules, and angiokeratomas.

*Previously known as Module 16 in the Diplomate Fellowship

This module and others will be released on a rolling basis through the remainder of 2025.