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Are spider angiomas and early or late symptom of cirrhosis of the.liver?
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Late: The disease is progressed to the point that the body is seeking alternative blood flow pathways. Needs gi/hepatology care.
Answered 12/4/2013
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Family practice : Spider angiomas are associated with cirrhosis liver tests can be performed to rule his out.
Answered 11/6/2016
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