Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Nevus araneus
Treatment
Treatment is generally not necessary. In some cases,
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Spider angiomas often disappear in children but tend to persist in adults.
Complications
Calling your health care provider
A spider angioma can usually be examined during a routine visit with your health care provider. It is important to mention to your doctor if you develop a new spider angioma, to rule out related medical conditions.
Images
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)
