Spider angioma in Child
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A spider angioma, also known as nevus araneus or spider nevus, is the most common telangiectasia of childhood. It is composed of a central arteriole with numerous radiating telangiectasias. Lesions are never present at birth but may arise spontaneously at any time after age 2 years. The etiology in children is unknown, although trauma and sun exposure are hypothesized to play a role in their development. It is estimated that 50% of spider angiomas will spontaneously regress by adulthood.
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ICD10CM:
I78.1 – Nevus, non-neoplastic
SNOMEDCT:
195382003 – Spider nevus
I78.1 – Nevus, non-neoplastic
SNOMEDCT:
195382003 – Spider nevus
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Last Updated:08/20/2023
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