Spider mole

Spider moles resemble spiders, with radial capillaries dilating near the moles. Spider moles are a warning light for liver failure, because spider moles are commonly seen in acute, chronic hepatitis, or cirrhosis. Spider moles vary in size, up to 1.5 cm in diameter, and the central mole body bulges the skin surface. Pulsing can be seen on the slide. The naked eyes can see the capillaries around the mole body dilate and radiate in a radial pattern. It is more common on the face, neck and hands, and can also occur in the trauma area. It is usually unilateral, single or multiple. People with multiple cases should suspect liver disease regardless of their age. It may occur on the lips and nasal mucosa. Damage, but lacks obvious typical patterns.

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