venous lake

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Introduction

Asymptomatic, dark blue to violaceous soft papule resulting from a dilated venule on the face, lips or ears of patients over 50 years of age.

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Clinical manifestations

* images[3]

Laboratory

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References

  1. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 157
  2. 2.0 2.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009
  3. 3.0 3.1 DermNet NZ. Angiomas (images) http://www.dermnetnz.org/vascular/angioma.html