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Generalized essential telangiectasia
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Generalized essential telangiectasia, also known as general essential telangiectasia,[1] is characterized by the dilation of veins and capillaries over a large segment of the body without preceding or coexisting lesions, telengiectases that may be distributed over the entire body or be localized to some large area such as the legs, arms, or trunk.[2]: 589, 844
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Generalized essential telangiectasia | |
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Other names | General essential telangiectasia |
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Specialty | Dermatology |
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The cause of generalized essential telangiectasia is unknown. The diagnosis is made by excluding other causes of telangiectasia. Treatment is unneeded.