BIRTHMARKS DIAGNOSIS |
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Patients are treated by pediatricians (doctors
who specialize in the care of children), dermatologists (skin
disease specialists), plastic surgeons (doctors who specialize in
correcting abnormalities of the appearance), and ophthalmologists (eye
disease specialists).
Angiomas and vascular malformations are not difficult to diagnose.
The doctor takes a complete medical history and performs a physical
examination including inspection and palpation of the marks. The
skin is examined for discoloration, scarring, bleeding, infection,
or ulceration. The type, location, size, number, and severity of the
marks are recorded. The doctor may empty the mark of blood by gentle
pressure. Biopsies or specialized x rays or scans of the abnormal
vessels and their surrounding areas may be performed. Patients with
port-wine stains near the eye may require skull x rays, computed
tomography scans, and vision and central nervous system tests. Most
insurance plans pay for diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. |
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