Port Wine Stains Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Port Wine Stains Definition
Common names:
  • Birthmark Port Wine
  • Port Wine Stains
  • Wine Stains
A person with a port wine stain has a red or purple birthmark, caused by abnormally enlarged blood vessels under the surface of the skin.

Port wine stains usually occur on the face, neck, arms, or legs. They vary in size and do not disappear over time.
Continue to Port Wine Stains Incidence
View more Skin problems and skin disease topics
Related Topics:
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Jun 24, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Port Wine Stains References: