Generalized essential telangiectasia
| Generalized essential telangiectasia | |
|---|---|
| Other names | General essential telangiectasia |
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| Telangiectasia of the left ear in 13-year-old girl. | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Generalized essential telangiectasia, also known as general essential telangiectasia,[1] is characterized by the dilation of veins and capillaries over a large segment of the body without preceding or coexisting lesions, telengiectases that may be distributed over the entire body or be localized to some large area such as the legs, arms, or trunk.[2]: 589, 844
The cause of generalized essential telangiectasia is unknown. The diagnosis is made by excluding other causes of telangiectasia. Treatment is unneeded.
Signs and symptoms
Generalized essential telangiectasia is defined by the appearance of extensive
Causes
The exact cause of generalized essential telangiectasia is uncertain.[7] The lower legs and feet are more likely to have lesions, leading to the hypothesis that gravity and hydrostatic pressures are related.[4][5] According to one author, a case of generalized essential telangiectasia might have been caused by a vitamin C deficiency brought on by a colitis-related restrictive diet, which resulted in a down-regulation of collagen formation.[8]
Diagnosis
Generalized essential telangiectasia is a clinical diagnosis made after ruling out systemic sources of
Treatment
Unless the patient requests treatment to improve the appearance of the lesions, supportive care alone is sufficient.[10] Compression stockings, minocycline, or vascular laser therapy are available as treatment options.[4]
See also
- Skin lesion
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
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Further reading
- Gambichler, Thilo; Avermaete, Annelies; Wilmert, Monika; Altmeyer, Peter; Hoffmann, Klaus (2001). "Generalized Essential Telangiectasia Successfully Treated with High-Energy, Long-Pulse, Frequency-Doubled Nd:YAG Laser". Dermatologic Surgery. 27 (4). Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health): 355–357. PMID 11298706.
- Thieu, Khanh P.; Haynes, Harley A. (2009). "Generalized essential telangiectasia with predilection for surgical scar". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 60 (4). Elsevier BV: 710–711. PMID 19293028.