Spider angioma in Child
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Synopsis
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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Below is a list of drugs with literature evidence indicating an adverse association with this diagnosis. The list is continually updated through ongoing research and new medication approvals. Click on Citations to sort by number of citations or click on Medication to sort the medications alphabetically.
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Last Updated:08/20/2023
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Spider angioma in Child