ICD-11 code : EF20.3;
Preferred Label : Spider telangiectasis;
ICD-11 definition : A benign vascular ectasia consisting of a central dilated terminal arteriole from
which radiate several ectatic capillaries, giving rise to a spider-like appearance.
They occur most commonly on the upper trunk and proximal upper limbs. Large numbers
may develop in association with pregnancy or liver disease.;
ICD-11 synonym : vascular spider; spider angioma; spider naevus; stellar naevus; stellate angioma; araneus naevus;
Origin ID : 1042261192;
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ICD-10 Mapping
A benign vascular ectasia consisting of a central dilated terminal arteriole from
which radiate several ectatic capillaries, giving rise to a spider-like appearance.
They occur most commonly on the upper trunk and proximal upper limbs. Large numbers
may develop in association with pregnancy or liver disease.