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Are spider vein a symptom of fatty liver. alt 64. ast 50. i have noticed a few small spider like veins on my chest area.
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Fatty liver: Yes sometimes. More severe cases of steatosis can lead to scarring in the liver.
Answered 6/24/2018
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No: Spider angiomata are one of the commonly recognized stigmata of cirrhosis of the liver. They are red skin lesions composed of a central arteriole surrounded by many smaller vessels. There cause might be an alteration in sex hormone metabolism. Though "spiders" are linked with cirrhosis they are not specific for it, and can be seen in other conditions including pregnancy and healthy people.
Answered 7/1/2019
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