Causes of Birthmark

List of causes of Birthmark

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Birthmark) that could possibly cause Birthmark includes:

• Angioma

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Spider angioma [Arterial spider, spider nevus, spider telangiectasia, stellate angioma, vascular spider]: Medical causes
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

Cirrhosis

Multiple spider angiomas are a hallmark of cirrhosis. They’re typically a late sign, enlarging and multiplying as the disorder progresses. Associated signs and symptoms are widespread, varying with the degree of hepatic insufficiency and related portal hypertension. Splenomegaly and hematemesis, for example, point to portal hypertension.

Other skin effects include severe pruritus and dryness, palmar erythema, and decreased tissue turgor. Cardinal hepatic effects include jaundice, hepatomegaly, ascites, and leg edema. Right-upper-quadrant pain that worsens when the patient sits up or leans forward is common. The patient may also display key signs of hepatic encephalopathy, such as slurred speech, asterixis, fetor hepaticus, and decreased level of consciousness that progresses to coma. The male patient may develop testicular atrophy, gynecomastia, and loss of chest and axillary hair; the female patient may have menstrual irregularities.

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Birthmark as a symptom:

Conditions listing Birthmark as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Birthmark. Our database lists the following as having Birthmark as a symptom of that condition:

• Angioma
• Birthmark
• Cutaneomeningospinal angiomatosis
• Humeroradioulnar synostosis
• Nevus
• Spondylohypoplasia, arthrogryposis and popliteal pterygium

Related information on causes of Birthmark:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Birthmark may be found in:

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