WebKlippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a condition that affects the development of blood vessels, soft tissues (such as skin and muscles), and bones. The disorder has three characteristic features: a red birthmark called a port-wine stain, abnormal overgrowth of soft tissues and bones, and vein malformations. WebPort wine stains: are red, purple or dark marks and usually on the face and neck; are present from birth; look like very dark patches on dark skin; usually affect one side of the body, but …

Birthmarks in Infants Johns Hopkins Medicine

WebA port-wine stain is a type of birthmark. It got its name because it looks like maroon wine was spilled or splashed on the skin. Though they often start out looking pink at birth, port … WebA port wine stain is a vascular birthmark caused by abnormal development of blood vessels in the skin. A port wine stain is sometimes referred to as a capillary malformation.This … i miss hating the summer heat

Capillary Vascular Malformations: Port Wine Stains

Webport-wine stain A flat, permanent, purple-red birthmark caused by a benign tumour of small skin blood vessels. A capillary HAEMANGIOMA. Port-wine stains can be treated by skin … WebJan 1, 2008 · Nevus flammeus (also known as port-wine stain) is a vascular birthmark that occurs in 0.3 percent of newborns 8 ( Figure 4). These flat lesions are dark red to purple and are readily apparent... WebA port-wine stain ( nevus flammeus) is a discoloration of the human skin caused by a vascular anomaly (a capillary malformation in the skin). [1] They are so named for their coloration, which is similar in color to port wine, a … i miss going to school