An older client’s physical examination reveals the presence of a number of bright red-colored lesions scattered on the trunk and tights. The nurse interprets that this indicates which of the following lesions due to alterations in blood vessels of the skin?
a- Cherry angioma
b- Spider angioma
c- Venous star
d- Purpura
Answer A.
Cherry angioma occurs with increasing age and has no clinical significance.
It appears as a small, round, bright red–colored lesion on the trunk or extremities.
Spider angiomas have a bright red center with legs that radiate outward.
These lesions commonly are seen in liver disease and vitamin B deficiency, although they occasionally can occur without underlying pathology.
A venous star results from increased pressure in veins, usually in the lower legs, and has an irregularly shaped bluish center with radiating branches.
Purpura results from hemorrhage into the skin.
A cherry angioma, a form of hemangioma, is a bright red lump in the skin.
It is a benign proliferation of blood vessels that increases in frequency with age.
While the mechanisms that cause the appearance of cherry angioma are currently unknown, their association with other diseases is unknown and they are not worrisome.
A cherry angioma will initially appear as a flat bright red spot, although the color may vary from red to dark purple.
This initial growth is small, generally less than a fraction of a millimeter in diameter.
As the lesion ages, it will grow slightly and rise, but will generally remain smaller than a millimeter or two.
Cherry angiomas are benign and do not require treatment to maintain physical health, but they can be aesthetically worrisome. In addition, these growths can get caught in clothing and jewelry, and can become inflamed and irritated. Because these growths are mainly composed of blood vessels, they can bleed profusely and repeatedly when they are injured. Fortunately, there are some treatment options.
The electrocautery, in which an electric current is used to destroy the lesion, is a highly effective technique but can leave a scar. New advances in dermatological technology have given doctors a new treatment option: IPL or intense pulsed light laser.
This technology allows dermatologists to specifically target the blood vessels in the lesion, thus destroying the hemangioma without so much risk of scarring and with a better cosmetic result.
Cherry angiomas may be harmless, but any new and persistent skin growth should be evaluated by a doctor to rule out a more serious disease process.
A hemangioma may be easily recognizable to the trained eye, but early cherry angiomas can simulate other more serious diseases in their early stages.
Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist if you or your child have a new skin lesion.
a- Cherry angioma
b- Spider angioma
c- Venous star
d- Purpura
Answer A.
Cherry angioma occurs with increasing age and has no clinical significance.
It appears as a small, round, bright red–colored lesion on the trunk or extremities.
Spider angiomas have a bright red center with legs that radiate outward.
These lesions commonly are seen in liver disease and vitamin B deficiency, although they occasionally can occur without underlying pathology.
A venous star results from increased pressure in veins, usually in the lower legs, and has an irregularly shaped bluish center with radiating branches.
Purpura results from hemorrhage into the skin.
A cherry angioma, a form of hemangioma, is a bright red lump in the skin.
It is a benign proliferation of blood vessels that increases in frequency with age.
While the mechanisms that cause the appearance of cherry angioma are currently unknown, their association with other diseases is unknown and they are not worrisome.
A cherry angioma will initially appear as a flat bright red spot, although the color may vary from red to dark purple.
This initial growth is small, generally less than a fraction of a millimeter in diameter.
As the lesion ages, it will grow slightly and rise, but will generally remain smaller than a millimeter or two.
Cherry angiomas are benign and do not require treatment to maintain physical health, but they can be aesthetically worrisome. In addition, these growths can get caught in clothing and jewelry, and can become inflamed and irritated. Because these growths are mainly composed of blood vessels, they can bleed profusely and repeatedly when they are injured. Fortunately, there are some treatment options.
The electrocautery, in which an electric current is used to destroy the lesion, is a highly effective technique but can leave a scar. New advances in dermatological technology have given doctors a new treatment option: IPL or intense pulsed light laser.
This technology allows dermatologists to specifically target the blood vessels in the lesion, thus destroying the hemangioma without so much risk of scarring and with a better cosmetic result.
Cherry angiomas may be harmless, but any new and persistent skin growth should be evaluated by a doctor to rule out a more serious disease process.
A hemangioma may be easily recognizable to the trained eye, but early cherry angiomas can simulate other more serious diseases in their early stages.
Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist if you or your child have a new skin lesion.