Spider angioma

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Circulatory system

Nevus araneus

Treatment is generally not necessary. In some cases, electrocauterization or laser treatment may be used.

Spider angiomas often disappear in children but tend to persist in adults.

A spider angioma can usually be examined at a routine visit. It is especially important for adults to mention the development of a new spider angioma, to rule out associated medical conditions.

Review Date: 10/26/2006
Reviewed By: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.