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Cause Of A Adult Getting Angioma
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.
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