A 47-year-old female asked:
what would cause what appears to be telangiectasias to form on the skin after having a cardiac pet scan/stress test? is this a common side effect?
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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered
21 years experience Hospital-based practice
Don't know - not awa: I'm not aware of any drug that causes telangiectasias other than alcohol. Alcohol will do it over time, and they can appear in clusters depending on the underlying conditions. Go see your doctor or use HealthTap Prime to get more information.
Answered on Jun 23, 2016
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