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Cherry angioma

Alternative Names: Angioma - cherry; Senile angioma Symptoms: Text Continues Below Skin lesion or growth: Small -- pinhead size to about 1/4 inch in diameter Bright red Smooth Signs and tests: Your health care provider will probably diagnose a cherry angioma based on the appearance of the growth. No further tests are usually necessary, though a skin biopsy may be used to confirm the diagnosis.

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