cherry angioma Flashcards
1
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manif
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asymptomatic, bright red to violaceous or even black, domedvascularlesions(~3mm)(Fig.9-23),oroccurringasmyriadso tinyredpapularspotssimu- lating petechiae.
2
Q
predilection
age start
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■ They are ound principally on the trunk.The lesions appear rst at about age 30 and increase in number over the years.
■ Almost all elderly people have a ew lesions.
3
Q
HP
A
The histology consists o numerous moderately dilated capillaries lined by f attened endothelial cells;
stromaisedematouswithhomogenizationo collagen.
4
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tx
A
Management is electro- or laser
coagulation i indicated cosmetically. Cryosurgery is not e ective
