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This consensus statement was thus developed to establish diagnostic criteria for PHACE syndrome.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>METHODS: A multidisciplinary group of specialists with expertise in PHACE syndrome drafted initial diagnostic criteria on the basis of review of published, peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical experience. The group then convened in both executive and general sessions during the PHACE Syndrome Research Conference held in November 2008 for discussion and used a consensus method. All conflicting recommendations were subsequently reconciled via electronic communication and teleconferencing.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>RESULTS: These criteria were stratified into 2 categories: (1) PHACE syndrome or (2) possible PHACE syndrome. Major and minor criteria were determined for the following organ systems: cerebrovascular, structural brain, cardiovascular, ocular, and ventral\/midline. Definite PHACE requires the presence of a characteristic segmental hemangioma or hemangioma &amp;gt;5 cm on the face or scalp plus 1 major criterion or 2 minor criteria. Possible PHACE requires the presence of a hemangioma &amp;gt;5 cm on the face or scalp plus 1 minor criterion. The group recognized that it may be possible to have PHACE syndrome with a hemangioma affecting the neck, chest, or arm only or no cutaneous hemangioma at all. In such cases, fulfillment of additional required criteria would also lead to a possible PHACE diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>CONCLUSIONS: These criteria represent current knowledge and are expected to enhance future assessments of PHACE syndrome. 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