Familial multiple nevi flammei

Familial multiple nevi flammei

Definition

A congenital vascular malformation in the skin (birthmark) characterized by the presence of dilated capillaries. The affected area of the skin is flat and reddish-purplish in color.

Also known as capillary malformations, congenital, 1, somatic, mosaic, familial multiple port-wine stains, Nevus flammeus, port wine birthmark, port wine Nevus, port wine stain, port wine stain of skin, port wine stain of the skin, port wine type hemangioma, port-wine stain of skin, Salmon patch Nevus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0