Unilateral nevoid telangiectasia and hyperthyroidism: a new association or coincidence?

J Dermatol. 2004 May;31(5):411-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2004.tb00694.x.

Abstract

Telangiectasia and spider angioma were distributed in a unilateral, dermatomal pattern in a female patient. Physical examination and laboratory studies revealed hyperthyroidism. The possible effects of thyroid hormones on formation of vascular nevi were considered to be noteworthy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism / complications
  • Hyperthyroidism / diagnosis*
  • Telangiectasis / complications
  • Telangiectasis / diagnosis*
  • Telangiectasis / pathology
  • Thyroid Hormones / blood

Substances

  • Thyroid Hormones