This image displays a spider angioma. A spider angioma is a dilated, small capillary. Spider angiomas are bright red, flat, and easily blanch when you press your finger on them. This image displays a typical spider angioma. This image displays two spider angiomas on the upper lip. This flat spider angioma demonstrates why it is often called a "spider," with tiny blood vessels radiating out from a central larger blood vessel. Spider angiomas are usually deep red but will fade easily when you press on the lesion with your finger.
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Spider Angioma:
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Who's At Risk
Spider angiomas occur in both children and adults. Children of all races can develop spider angiomas, but they are more apparent in lighter-skinned individuals. Girls and boys seem to be equally affected.

It is estimated that up to 50% of children may develop a spider angioma at some point during childhood.
Last Modified: 18 Oct 2007

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