Capillary malformation
| Capillary malformation | |
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| Term | Capillary malformation |
| Short definition | Capillary malformation - (pronounced) (KA-pih-layer-ee MAL-for-MAY-avoid) An overgrowth of capillaries (small blood vessels) near the surface of the skin. Capillary malformations are present at birth and look like pink, red, or purple patches on the skin. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Capillary malformation - (pronounced) (KA-pih-layer-ee MAL-for-MAY-avoid) An overgrowth of capillaries (small blood vessels) near the surface of the skin. Capillary malformations are present at birth and look like pink, red, or purple patches on the skin. They usually appear on the face or neck but can appear anywhere. Large capillary malformations are sometimes called port-wine stains, which tend to grow and darken over time. They can also become raised or bumpy. Most capillary malformations do not cause any health problems, but some can be associated with certain rare conditions, such as Sturge-Weber syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, and Proteus syndrome
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