Caliber persistent artery

Caliber persistent artery is a common vascular anomaly where a main arterial branch extends into superficial tissues without a reduction of diameter. This is more likely to be present in elderly people. They may occur on the mucosa of the lips,[1] or elsewhere.

References

  1. ↑ Howell, JB; Freeman, RG (Feb 2002). "The potential peril from caliber-persistent arteries of the lips.". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 46 (2): 256–9. doi:10.1067/mjd.2002.117859. PMID 11807438.


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