Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Telangiectasia

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Alternative Names

Vascular ectasias


Home Care


Call your health care provider if

Call your health care provider if you notice enlarged vessels in the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes.


What to expect at your health care provider's office

The doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about the symptoms, including:

  • Where are the blood vessels located?
  • Do they bleed easily and without reason?
  • What other symptoms are present?

Tests may be needed to diagnose or rule out a medical condition. Such tests may include:

  • Blood tests
  • CT scans
  • Liver function studies
  • MRI scans
  • X-rays

Review Date: 04/15/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. 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)