Dermatology (vascular abnormalities): The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Home Dermatology (vascular abnormalities): The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Cherry Angioma: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

A 52-year-old female presents to the clinic complaining of “spots” on her stomach. On exam you notice bright, red papules shaped like domes that are scattered on her abdomen. They do not itch and are not painful. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Erythema multiforme
B. Pityriasis rosea
C. Cherry angioma
D. Telangiectasia
E. Kaposi sarcoma

Answer and topic summary

The answer is C. Cherry angioma

Cherry angiomas are very common skin lesions and increase with age; they are essentially benign proliferations of dilated mature capillaries. On exam you will see bright, cherry-red papules or macules typically shaped like a dome. The most common location is the trunk and upper extremities. They are completely benign.

View blueprint lesson

Smarty PANCE Content Blueprint Review:

Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Dermatology ⇒ Vascular abnormalities ⇒ Cherry angioma

Sign up for the ENTIRE Blueprint Daily Email Series (500 days and counting! 😀)

Sign Up
X