spider angioma Flashcards
Diascopy findings
diascopy, the radiating telangiectasia blanches and the central arteriole may pulsate
Avery common red ocal telangiectatic network o dilated capillaries radiating rom a central arte- riole(punctum)(Fig.9-21A).Thecentralpapularpunctumisthesiteo the eedingarteriolewith macular radiating telangiectatic vessels. Up to 1.5 cm in diameter. Usually solitary.
spider angiom
sites
the ace, orearms, and hands
gender
adults or children
more common in emales; occurs in children
assoc w what?
inc what hormone
viral disease
It may be associated with hyperestrogenic states, such as pregnancy (one or more in two-thirds
o pregnantwomen),inpatientsreceivingestrogentherapy,e.g.,oralcontraceptives,orinthose with hepatocellular disease such as subacute and chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis (Fig. 9-21B).
does it regresss spontaneously?
Spider angioma arising in childhood and pregnancy may regress spontaneously
tx
electro- or laser surgery