Venous lake
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Synopsis
A venous lake is a dilation of venules. It is common and benign. It is most often seen on the lips (especially the lower lip), ears, and face of older adults. Chronic sun exposure, which weakens the vascular adventitia and permits dilation of superficial venous structures, is thought to play a role in the formation of venous lakes. Venous lakes may also be seen on mucosal surfaces. Ninety-five percent of venous lakes occur in men.
Once a lesion has been traumatized, there may be bleeding or tenderness, but these lesions are most often asymptomatic. Venous lakes may be aesthetically displeasing, but they are benign.
Once a lesion has been traumatized, there may be bleeding or tenderness, but these lesions are most often asymptomatic. Venous lakes may be aesthetically displeasing, but they are benign.
Codes
ICD10CM:
D18.00 – Hemangioma unspecified site
SNOMEDCT:
402843003 – Venous lake
D18.00 – Hemangioma unspecified site
SNOMEDCT:
402843003 – Venous lake
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Last Reviewed:01/17/2021
Last Updated:02/07/2021
Last Updated:02/07/2021
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Venous lake
See also in: Oral Mucosal Lesion