Spider Angioma WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Spider Angioma
A spider angioma (also known as a nevus araneus, spider nevus, or vascular spider) is a type of angioma found slightly below the skin's surface, often containing a central red spot and reddish extensions which radiate outwards like a spider's web. They are common and benign, present in around 10-15% of healthy adults and young children. Spider angiomas are commonly found on the face, neck, upper part of the trunk and arms. They may also be present on the backs of the hands and fingers in young children. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Spider angiomas are very common among pregnant women and patients with liver disease.1
- This skin condition does not require treatment.2
- Cirrhosis is characterized by multiple spider angiomas.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Spider Angioma
- ↑ DermNet NZ: Angiomas In Adults
- ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Spider angioma (Arterial Spider, Spider Nevus, Spider Telangiectasia, Stellate Angioma, Vascular Spider)
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Lesgreen Babaran, PTRP
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: SPIDER ANGIOMAS, NEVUS ARANEUS, ARTERIAL SPIDER, SPIDER NEVUS, SPIDER TELANGIECTASIA, VASCULAR SPIDER, STELLATE ANGIOMA
- Last update: Jul. 18, 2008
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