Question

Using nursing knowledge to describe the following diseases:

9. Venous lake

10. Spider or star angioma

Answer 1

Ans :-

9.

Venous lake:- A Venous lake is a generally solitary , soft , compressible, dark blue to violaceous, 0.2 - 1 cm papule commonly found on sun exposed surfaces of the vermilion border of the lip, face and ears.

Causes :- Chronic sun damage to the walls of the superficial veins.

Treatment:- - surgical excision,

- laser therapy .

10.

Spider or star angioma :- It is a type of telangiectasis ( swollen blood vessels) found slightly beneath the skin surface , often containing a red spot and reddish extensions which radiate outwards like a Spider web.

They are commonly benign presenting in around 10- 15% healthy adults and young children.

Causes:-

- failure of sphincteric muscle surrounding a cutaneous arteriole.

- liver disease,

- Hormonal changes,

- Injuries,

- sun exposure.

Signs and symptoms:-

- Aching or burning in the area of vessels cluster.

Treatment:-

- Usually resolves spontaneously,

- Electrodesiccation and laser treatment if present on face,

- Liver transplant if it is due to the liver disease.