Abstract:

　Objective　To review the imaging features of intramuscular venous malformations (IMVMs) and to explore the

guiding significance of imaging findings for the selection and implementation of treatment methods. Methods　From January

2006 to December 2021, 67 patients with IMVMs were treated in our department. The general data, clinical manifestations and

imaging findings of the patients were retrospectively analyzed. The imaging methods were classified and evaluated, and the main

diagnostic points of IMVMs were summarized. Individualized treatment strategies were proposed according to imaging features.

Results　A total of 67 patients were included in this study, including 43 males. The patient complained of pain, swelling

and limb dysfunction. The imaging examinations used included ultrasound, MRI/MRA, X-ray, CT/CTA/CTV, percutaneous

angiography and three-dimensional CT imaging, etc. The above examination methods can show the location and morphology

of the venous malformations, bony changes, draining features, hemodynamic characteristics, etc., so as to effectively guide the

formulation of individual treatment strategies. Conclusion　The diagnosis of IMVMs depends on comprehensive and accurate

imaging examinations, and the examination results are of guiding significance for the selection of appropriate treatment methods,

the reasonable implementation of treatment, the avoidance of complications and the improvement of treatment effect.

Key words:

　Intramuscular venous malformations, 　Imaging examination, 　Diagnosis, 　Treatment