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Venous lake - Oral Mucosal Lesion
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Contributors: Jeffrey M. Cohen MD, Susan Burgin MD, Carl Allen DDS, MSD, Sook-Bin Woo MS, DMD, MMSc
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Venous lake : Ear, Face, Lips
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.

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ICD10CM:
D18.00 – Hemangioma unspecified site

SNOMEDCT:
402843003 – Venous lake

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Last Reviewed:02/03/2021
Last Updated:02/07/2021
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Venous lake - Oral Mucosal Lesion
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Clinical image of Venous lake - imageId=916544. Click to open in gallery. caption: 'A deep bluish-purple papule on the lower lip.'
A deep bluish-purple papule on the lower lip.

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