Asymmetric nevus flammeus
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Last Updated: 2023-07-07
Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.
ICD11: -
Lateral nevus, nevus flammeus, port-wine stain, nevus vinosus.
Congenital or early-developing malformation of the capillaries and postcapillary venules, localised laterally of the midline.
Vascular innervation is not present, thus vascular tone is reduced, resulting in vasodilatation.
In case of periorbital localisation, an ophthalmological examination (glaucoma, retinal damage) is indicated.
Subepidermal capillary dilatation.
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