13. A 73-year-old asks the nurse to inspect some large reddened lumps that have recently appeared on the legs?

The nurse recognizes the lesions as angiomas and tells the patient,
a. 鈥淭hese skin changes are probably associated with malignancy.鈥?br> b. 鈥淵ou may need to use a more effective moisturizing lotion.鈥?br> c. 鈥淵ou will need to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to have these treated.鈥?br> d. 鈥淎ngiomas are normal in aging, but they are can be associated with some diseases.鈥?/div>

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When present in large numbers, the may warn of liver damage. Angiokeratomas are an overgrowth of blood vessels and skin cells.
Angiomas do not need to be treated unless they bleed or are bothering one. They can be treated with electrodessication, liquid nitrogen or laser.

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