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Port-wine stain

Alternative Names: Nevus flammeus Symptoms: Usually present at birth Is usually a flat pink-to-purplish lesion on skin in infants Most commonly seen on face and neck (but may occur on trunk or extremities) Is usually slightly more reddish-to-purplish lesion, flat to slightly raised in older children Is usually darkly red-to-purplish lesion in adults Signs and tests: Your doctor can usually diagnose a port wine stain based entirely upon its appearance. In unusual cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis. Depending on the location of the birthmark and other symptoms, your doctor may order a measurement of intraocular pressure or x-ray of the skull.

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