Unlocking the Mysteries of Lymphatic Malformations:
Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments

Description: Main Focus: Lymphatic malformations can significantly affect the quality of life for many individuals. A better understanding of the symptoms, causes, and available treatments will lead to improved awareness and more timely interventions. Target Audience: patients, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and policymakers Key Takeaways: 1. Lymphatic malformations are developmental disorders caused by somatic gene mutations. 2. Understand the symptoms of common and complex lymphatic malformations 3. Understand available treatment options and their potential benefits and limitations

About the speaker: Dr. Kelly is a physician-scientist with 25 years of experience treating both children and adults with vascular anomalies. He earned his MD and PhD from the University of Cincinnati in 1993, followed by a pediatric residency and a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Washington University in St. Louis. Currently, he works at the Cleveland Clinic, focusing his clinical and research efforts on vascular anomalies. Additionally, he serves as the executive director of the Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Alliance, a foundation dedicated to supporting patients with complex lymphatic conditions.