Neurologic Examination Ontology

Last uploaded: October 25, 2022
Preferred Name

spider_angioma

Synonyms
Definitions

A spider angioma or spider naevus (plural spider naevi) is a type of telangiectasis[2] (swollen blood vessels) found slightly beneath the skin surface, often containing a central red spot and reddish extensions which radiate outwards like a spider's web. They are common and may be benign, presenting in around 10–15% of healthy adults and young children.[3] However, having more than three spider angiomas is likely to be abnormal and may be a sign of liver disease. It also suggests the probability of esophageal varices.

ID

http://www.semanticweb.org/danielhier/ontologies/2019/3/untitled-ontology-57/spider_angioma

CUI

C0085666

Exam_Part

Skin

Example_1

spider telangiectasis

isDefinedBy

A spider angioma or spider naevus (plural spider naevi) is a type of telangiectasis[2] (swollen blood vessels) found slightly beneath the skin surface, often containing a central red spot and reddish extensions which radiate outwards like a spider's web. They are common and may be benign, presenting in around 10–15% of healthy adults and young children.[3] However, having more than three spider angiomas is likely to be abnormal and may be a sign of liver disease. It also suggests the probability of esophageal varices.

prefixIRI

untitled-ontology-57:spider_angioma

prefLabel

spider_angioma

SNOMED

195382003

synonym_1

spider naevus

synonym_2

spider angiomata

synonym_3

spider naevi

subClassOf

http://www.semanticweb.org/danielhier/ontologies/2019/3/untitled-ontology-57/skin_finding

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