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I noticed what look like spider veins on the back of my 9 year old son's leg. he has no health issues. should i be concerned/have any tests done?
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Spider veins: The veins are usually enlarged and shine through fine skin. They tend to be present in overweight individualsVery rarely they can be a source of blood clots.Aside from a cosmetic concern,I would just watch them. Laser treatment is sometime used .
Answered 9/8/2014
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