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Term | Definition |
What is Caliber Persistent Artery? | - Prominent inferior labial artery. Main arterial branch extends up into the superficial submarginal tissues without reduction in its diameter. |
Caliber Persistent Artery Clinical Features | - Patient will describe a lateral or vertical pulsating sensation in the lesion. - Patient may occasionally notice an increase in pulse volume in the lip which is typically asymptomatic. |
Caliber Persistent Artery Demographics | - Found more frequently in older adults due to loss of muscle and tissue tone in the surrounding supporting connective tissues. - Average age of diagnosis is 58 years old. - No gender predilection, equal distribution between males & females |
Caliber Persistent Artery Lesion Terminology | - Manifests as a linear or papular raised lesion on the lip. Mucosal colored (sometimes blue), typically localized, and can affect both the upper and lower lips. |
Caliber Persistent Artery Lesion Appearance | - Displays parakeratotic acanthotic stratified squamous epithelium showing a normal pattern of maturation. - The underlying submucosa is loosely collagenized & is remarkable for a large caliber vascular channel lined by smooth muscle. |
Caliber Persistent Artery Lesion Differential Diagnosises | - Various vascular abnormalities such as Varix, Hemangioma, and Mucocele. - Varices involves swollen veins & tortuous. - Hemangiomas are benign tumors, display a strawberry mark. - Mucocele is a salivary land disorder caused by mechanical injury. |
Caliber Persistent Artery Treatment Options | - Upon confirmation of diagnosis as caliber persistent artery, no treatment is necessary. - If uncertain of diagnosis, biopsy is suggested though bleeding at the site will be exhibited upon removal of lesion. |
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