# Spongiform Venous Malformation Presenting as an Extensive Lesion in the Gluteal Region

**Authors:** Ilse Marilú Gutiérrez Villarreal, Circe Ancona Castro, Carlos S Sáenz de León, Génesis A Cabral Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Montemayor Lozano, Roberto Arenas Guzmán

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79059 · Cureus · 2025-02-15

## TL;DR

A 53-year-old woman with a large gluteal venous malformation showed significant improvement after sclerotherapy treatment.

## Contribution

This case emphasizes the effectiveness of sclerotherapy in managing extensive venous malformations.

## Key findings

- Sclerotherapy led to significant improvement in the patient's condition.
- Doppler ultrasound and MRI were effective in diagnosing the venous malformation.
- Multidisciplinary management is crucial for treating complex venous malformations.

## Abstract

Venous malformations (VMs) are vascular malformations affecting a small portion of the population. A 53-year-old woman presented with a congenital VM on the left gluteal region confirmed through clinical imaging and histopathology. Treatment with sclerotherapy led to significant improvement. VMs often cause pain, swelling, or mobility limitations. Diagnosis relies on Doppler ultrasound and MRI, while sclerotherapy is the preferred treatment due to its safety and efficacy. This case highlights sclerotherapy as a key treatment in a multidisciplinary management approach.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** venous malformation (MONDO:0003083)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** mobility (MESH:D014086), swelling (MESH:D004487), pain (MESH:D010146), Spongiform Venous Malformation (MESH:C563977), vascular malformations (MESH:D054079)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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