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Port wine stain and birthmark definition

A port-wine stain or naevus flammeus is a vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discolouration of the skin. They are so called for their colour, resembling that of port wine. It is part of the family of disorders known as vascular malformations. The [...]

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Port wine stains also called as nevus flammeus is a birthmark that looks like a stain in the skin. This type of birthmark is often seen on the face but can also appear on other parts of the body. It is characterized by a deep purple map – like stain on the side of the [...]