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What would cause varacose veins in a young child?
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Congenital causes: Vascular findings are a congenital effect most commonly. Varicose veins may resolve on their own as the child grows.
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Vascular malformatio: Arteriovenous malformations are hereditary abnormal vein and artery connections. Sometimes involving increase or decrease in size of vessels or bone. Port-wine stains involve tiny vessels.
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