Port wine stain

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Port wine stain

Port wine stain (pronunciation: pɔːrt waɪn steɪn) is a type of birthmark that appears at birth or in the first or second week of life. It looks like a spattering of paint, hence the name.

Etymology

The term "Port wine stain" is derived from the color of Port wine, a fortified wine from Portugal, which the birthmark's color often resembles.

Description

A Port wine stain is a vascular anomaly present at birth and characterized by a marking on the skin that resembles port wine in color. It is caused by a vascular malformation in the skin's capillaries. Port wine stains can appear anywhere on the body but are most commonly found on the face, neck, arms, or legs.

Related Terms

  • Sturge-Weber syndrome: A neurological disorder indicated at birth by a port-wine stain birthmark on the forehead and upper eyelid of one side of the face.
  • Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome: A rare congenital vascular disorder characterized by a port-wine stain, venous malformations, and bone and soft tissue hypertrophy.
  • Capillary malformation: A term used to describe a type of vascular malformation, which includes port wine stains.

Treatment

Treatment for a port wine stain may include laser therapy, which can lighten the color of the stain and make it less noticeable. Other treatments may include dermabrasion, sclerotherapy, or surgery. However, treatment effectiveness varies and not all stains respond to treatment.

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