Embarrassing Bodies - Vascular birthmark

Sarah was next into the clinic to see Dr Dawn about an embarrassing birthmark on her leg. Having doubled in size over ten years and causing her considerable pain, Dr Dawn was baffled by Sarah's symptoms until she was able to examine the birthmark herself and diagnosed a vascular abnormality of the blood vessels which explained the pain Sarah had been experiencing. Dr Dawn referred her to Dr Peter Rollins who conducted various scans to see how deep the condition went and firmly diagnosed a venous malformation. Treatment consisted of two injections of a detergent into the veins which made up the birthmark

This new series explores the conditions and ailments that leave many of us a little red-faced and aims to de-stigmatise common complaints. Three doctors -- Dawn Harper, Christian Jessen and Pixie McKenna -- will be throwing open the doors of the clinic in a bid to tackle each condition head on, while attempting to take away the sting of shame.

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