Capillary Malformation: eMedicine Dermatology

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Capillary Malformation: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Capillary malformation, usually referred to as a port-wine stain or nevus flammeus, is the most common type of vascular malformation. As a congenital malformation of the superficial dermal blood vessels, capillary malformation is present at birth ...

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:27 pm By:

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A port-wine stain or capillary malformation is the most common type of vascular malformation. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/dtwfcM

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The Rhodoid Nevus: A Proposed Term for a So Far Unnamed Capillary Malformation

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Most Recently Shared on November 13, 2010 at 8:03 am By:

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The Rhodoid Nevus: A Proposed Term for a So Far Unnamed Capillary Malformation: Dermatology (DOI:10.1159/0003213... http://bit.ly/9UxLMZ

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Supernumerary Nipple: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Supernumerary nipples (SNs) are a common minor congenital malformation that consists of nipples and/or related tissue in addition to the 2 nipples normally appearing on the chest. SNs are located along the embryonic milk line. Ectopic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 11:35 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Supernumerary nipples consists of nipples and/or related tissue in addition to the 2 nipples normally on the chest. http://bit.ly/djAAOm

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Preauricular Sinuses: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Preauricular sinuses are common congenital malformations first described by Heusinger in 1864. Preauricular sinuses are frequently noted on routine physical examination as small dells adjacent to the external ear, usually at the anterior margin of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:45 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Preauricular sinuses are frequently noted on routine physical examinations. What are they, and what is the cause? http://bit.ly/dwsAeT

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Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1963, Rubinstein and Taybi first described Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RSTS) (Mendelian Inheritance in Man [MIM] #180849). Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome is a well-delineated malformation syndrome characterized by facial abnormalities, broad thumbs, broad great toes, short stature, and mental ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:42 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome is a genetic disorder involving mental retardation, short stature, and more. http://bit.ly/awHvde

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Proteus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Proteus syndrome (PS) is a sporadically occurring hamartomatous disorder associated with irregular asymmetric overgrowth of multiple body tissues and cell lineages. Most malformations in patients with Proteus syndrome have a mesodermal origin. Characteristic plurifocal overgrowths (partial ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:21 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Proteus syndrome is a condition which involves abnormal growth of the bones, ski, head & a variety of other symptoms. http://bit.ly/bvVbLI

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Haberland Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) is a rare, congenital, neurocutaneous disorder with unilateral lipomatous cutaneous neoplasms devoid of hair and ipsilateral ophthalmologic and neurologic malformations. Haberland and Perou first described the disorder in 1970 in the clinical and ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 8:42 pm By:

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Haberland syndrome is a rare, congential disorder. Learn about the symptoms of this condition. http://bit.ly/a7E574

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Lymphangioma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lymphangiomas are uncommon, hamartomatous, congenital malformations of the lymphatic system that involve the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The classification of lymphangiomas lacks a standard clear definition and universal application, in part because of the nature of ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Lymphangiomas are malformations of the lymphatic system. Learn causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/b62FHk

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Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular Capillary Hemangioma): eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common benign vascular lesion of the skin and mucosa whose exact cause is unknown. This misnamed entity is neither infectious nor granulomatous. The lesion usually occurs in children and young adults ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Pyogenic granuloma is a red bump on the skin that bleeds easily due to a high number of blood vessels. Learn more. http://bit.ly/dwjKrx

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Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is a syndrome characterized by multiple cutaneous venous malformations in association with visceral lesions, most commonly affecting the GI tract. In 1860, Gascoyen first described an association between cavernous hemangiomas ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:25 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Blue rubber bleb nevus is a rare blood vessel disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/cpQR1u

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Cobb Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cobb syndrome is a rare, noninherited disorder that involves the association of spinal angiomas or arteriovenous malformations (AVM) with congenital, cutaneous vascular lesions in the same dermatome. Berenbruch first described the disorder in 1890, but it ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 7:08 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Cobb syndrome is a rare disorder associated with the blood vessels that can cause organ damage. Learn about causes. http://bit.ly/cvNIbQ

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Oral Lymphangiomas: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lymphangiomas and cystic hygromas are rare benign hamartomatous lesions of the lymphatic system. Determining the true incidence of these lesions is difficult because uniformity in classification and nomenclature is lacking. Moreover, lymphatic malformations are generally treated ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Health_SS Susan S Health Advocate

Children may sometimes be born with lymphatic malformations that do not appear for several years. Lymphangiomas info. http://bit.ly/b8vbRt

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Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Basaloid follicular hamartoma (BFH) is a rare benign adnexal tumor. Basaloid follicular hamartoma represents a superficial malformation of hair follicles that may manifest in a variety of clinical patterns; however, basaloid follicular hamartoma has distinctive histopathologic ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 11:34 pm By:

J_Bohlen Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library

Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare benign tumor that is a malformation of hair follicles. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9G0Qt3

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Urticaria, Dermographism: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The term dermographism literally means writing on the skin. Firm stroking of the skin produces an initial red line (capillary dilatation), followed by an axon-reflex flare with broadening erythema (arteriolar dilatation) and the formation of a ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:21 am By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate

Dermographism urticaria is the terms for hives which appear to write on the skin. Find causes & treatment options. http://bit.ly/bnQ5q9

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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome: eMedicine Pediatrics: Genetics and Metabolic Disease

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Numerous rare congenital defects of skin, blood vessels, and underlying soft tissue are noted. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is defined by the presence of a combined vascular malformation of the capillaries, veins, and lymphatics, congenital venous abnormalities, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome is a rare syndrome but the eMedicine article has been updated with new info at http://bit.ly/rjkWF. #health

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