Telangiectasis

Permanent dilation of preexisting blood vessels (CAPILLARIES; ARTERIOLES; VENULES) creating small focal red lesions, most commonly in the skin or mucous membranes. It is characterized by the prominence of skin blood vessels, such as vascular spiders.

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Tree Number(s): C14.907.823

MeSH Unique ID: D013684

Entry Terms:

• Telangiectases
• Telangiectasia
• Telangiectasias
• Spider Veins
• Spider Vein
• Vein, Spider
• Veins, Spider

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Telangiectasis
Ataxia Telangiectasia
CREST Syndrome
Retinal Telangiectasis
Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic