Spider Angioma
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The spider angioma, also called spider vein or spider nevus, is a small dilation of superficial blood vessels that forms a reddish mark with a central point from which fine branches radiate, resembling the legs of a spider.
How it looks: it usually appears on the face, the neck, or the trunk; when the central point is pressed it tends to blanch and then fills back up with color.
Context: it can occur in isolation and be benign, or be related to hormonal changes or other conditions worth evaluating.
Who evaluates it? An initial review can be done by the general practitioner, and the study of the blood vessels falls to the vascular surgeon. If the lesion appears in a striking way or multiplies, it is worth discussing it with a professional for a proper evaluation.
Data on 41 doctors who treat spider angioma
Which specialist treats spider angioma?
A spider angioma should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine whether you need additional tests or a referral to a specialist. Find general practitioners.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spider angioma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Valeria Becerril Ledezma
Frequently asked questions
What is spider angioma?
The spider angioma, also called spider vein or spider nevus, is a small dilation of superficial blood vessels that forms a reddish mark with a central point from which fine branches radiate, resembling the legs of a spider.
Which doctor treats spider angioma?
A spider angioma should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who will determine whether you need additional tests or a referral to a specialist. Find general practitioners.