Question 1

can a spider angioma disappear on its own?

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Possibly: What would be necessary would for something to stop the veins from filling.  I guess any injury to the skin that would result in enough to make the blood clot in the fine veins would do it.  Technically then the body would remove the veins as it removed the clotted blood.

Question 2

do angiomas sometimes not blanch when pressed on?

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Angiomas: Angiomas are benign lesions composed of dilated tiny blood vessels(capillaries) and most turn white or blanch when pressed. However, cherry angiomas don't blanch. A dermatologist can evaluate and validate the diagnosis if you have concerns.

Question 3

i have a spider angioma on my nose, why?

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Nobody knows.: Another way of saying that could be: because you don't have one on your elbow.  These lesions strike randomly, there's no way to say why they appear in one place and not another.

If it bothers you, there are treatments.

Question 4

anyone else know about venous angioma?

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More info please: Unfortunately, i'm not sure what you would like to know.  A venous angioma could be anything from a little cluster of spider veins to a significant venous malformation.  Can you give us a little more information so we can better answer your question for you?

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: angioma?

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Blood vessel tumor: An angioma is any overgrowth of blood vessels in one area in excess of the metabolic needs of the tissue at that point.  They can be tiny as in the cherry angiomas on the skin of older folks, or large disfiguring the skin or growing into organs and causing displacement and dysfunction.  They can sometimes blood and sometimes become malignant.

Question 6

is it possible for me to know how many times my cavernous angioma has bled?

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Bleeding angioma: Unless you have had episodes during which you were symptomatic of the hemorrhage, it will take neuroimaging such as cat scan or MRI to help in defining the number of times.

Question 7

whats a 'spider angiomas'?

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Blood Vessels: Spider angiomas are abnormal collection of blood vessels of the skin with a red dot in the center and radiating smaller vessels that resemble a spider.

They are commonly found on the face, neck, and hands and can occur at any age.  Since they are benign, no treatment is necessary.  Many resolve spontaneously.

Question 8

do cherry angiomas hurt?

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No: These are benign vascular skin lesions in older folks most common on the midsection.  They do not hurt unless irritated externally.

Question 9

what is cherry angiomas.?

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Skin vessels: These are bright red vascular lesions that occur on the skin in older persons.  They vary from punctate to sometimes 1/4 inch in size.  They are benign but can be removed if they are in a spot that gets rubbed a lot causing bleeding.

Question 10

what exactly is a spider angiomas?

Accepted Answer

Benign blood vessel: A spider angioma, or a spider nevus or telangiectasia, is a tiny dilated bllod vessel that is found just under the skin surface. They often have a central red spot and reddish extensions which spread out like a spider's legs or a web. They are common and are always benign. They can appear in women during pregnancy.  If you have more than five spider angiomas, it can be a sign of liver disease.

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