BOSTON, MA, January 23, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Besiana P. Beqo, MD, MMSc, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Beqo is a physician-scientist specializing in pediatric surgery and oncology, with a focus on vascular anomalies and overgrowth syndromes. Since 2023, she has been a clinical fellow at the Vascular Anomalies Center in the Department of Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, conducting clinical investigation on lower-extremity vascular malformations and their associated conditions. Dr. Beqo's expertise and dedication have significantly advanced the field by identifying critical risk criteria and improving management strategies for children with vascular malformations.

Dr. Beqo's research has made substantial contributions to medical science, particularly her work on diagnosing and differentiating Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare lesions from other subcutaneous vascular malformations. Her groundbreaking discovery—that imaging alone, without the need for biopsy, can accurately diagnose this rare condition in children—has led to updated diagnostic guidelines by the relevant medical authorities. This finding has also attracted significant interest from health insurance providers, as it reduces the need for invasive procedures, ultimately conserving resources and minimizing trauma for the affected children and their families. Dr. Beqo's findings have been published in four consecutive papers, underscoring her commitment to advancing pediatric care.

Currently, Dr. Beqo is investigating the risk factors associated with developing a leg length discrepancy in children born with lower extremity birthmarks. Her team is nearing the completion of this clinical investigation and plans to publish their findings soon. They are also examining the safety of various surgical procedures in children undergoing corrective surgery for major leg length discrepancies.

In preparation for her career, Dr. Beqo earned a dual doctoral degree in pediatric surgery and hemato-oncology from MedUni Graz in Austria. She also completed the Global Clinical Scholars research training program at Harvard Medical School and is pursuing a Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation at Harvard Medical School, which she is set to complete in May 2025. Dr. Beqo's doctoral dissertation was recognized as one of the best in Austria, further establishing her as a leading expert in her field.

Dr. Beqo has authored numerous influential publications in the pediatric field, including work featured in Frontiers in Pediatrics, Journal of Vascular Surgery, International Journal of Surgery and so on. She has also presented her clinical investigation insights at more than 50 major conferences and congresses worldwide, underscoring her significant contributions to advancing the field.

Dr. Beqo's remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication continue to make significant strides in pediatric surgery and oncology, benefiting countless children worldwide. She attributes much of her success to her mentors, who provided invaluable guidance and opportunities throughout her career. As she prepares for future opportunities, Dr. Beqo aims to advance science in the vascular anomalies in children through clinical development and practicing medicine.

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