cher·ry angioma (ch r  )n. See senile hemangioma. |
cherry angioma
Etymology: L, cerasus + angeion, vessel, oma, tumor
a small, bright red, clearly circumscribed vascular tumor on the skin. It occurs most often on the trunk but may appear anywhere on the body. The lesion is common; more than 85% of people over 45 years of age have several cherry angiomas. Also called capillary angioma, capillary hemangioma, De Morgan's spots, senile angioma.
cherry angioma
Senile angioma Dermatology A benign, ruby red, 1-3 mm in diameter papule, surrounded by a pale halo; the CA is commonly seen on the trunk and extremities of older adults, located in the superficial corium, and consists of
dilated, thinned capillaries that cause superficial bumps Management Excision by cryotherpapy for cosmetic purposes
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