Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Spider angioma is an abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
Alternative Names
Nevus araneus
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Spider angiomas are very common. They are especially common during pregnancy and in patients with liver disease. They occur in both children and adults.
Images
Circulatory system
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Spider angioma Symptoms
Review Date: 10/08/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
