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Posted by: marielenrdz Apr 18 2007, 09:30 AM
Hi everyone!

I have a question regarding some strange markings on my 2 1/2 month old son's right leg. He has very prominent veins on the side of his lower leg and the top of his foot. It's web-like dark marks in the patterns of veins, so I assume they are his veins. Sometimes they are not there, but most of the time they are either light or very dark. It doesn't cover his whole leg, just a small part of it. He's had it since birth, my mother in law thought she had his socks on too tight, but I told her that he's always had it.

He saw his pediatrician yesterday and she referred me to a dermatologist. I was wondering, however, if anyone here knows what I'm talking about or has had this issue with their children. Any input would be appreciated.

Posted by: lesliesmom Apr 18 2007, 09:39 AM
It sounds like a type of birthmark of types... DS has one right between his eyes. I think I saw it online once and it's a "vascular malformation" or something like that. Good luck and KUP.

Posted by: PrairieMom Apr 18 2007, 09:40 AM
Maybe a picture would help. Are they like spider veins? I don't know if babies get those.

Posted by: grammakaki May 3 2012, 03:08 PM
QUOTE (marielenrdz @ Apr 18 2007, 09:30 AM)
Hi everyone!

I have a question regarding some strange markings on my 2 1/2 month old son's right leg. He has very prominent veins on the side of his lower leg and the top of his foot. It's web-like dark marks in the patterns of veins, so I assume they are his veins. Sometimes they are not there, but most of the time they are either light or very dark. It doesn't cover his whole leg, just a small part of it. He's had it since birth, my mother in law thought she had his socks on too tight, but I told her that he's always had it.

He saw his pediatrician yesterday and she referred me to a dermatologist. I was wondering, however, if anyone here knows what I'm talking about or has had this issue with their children. Any input would be appreciated.

My granddaughter was recently born with the same thing, on the same leg. She is 7 months old. I was wondering how your son made out, since it is almost 5 years later. I sent you an email. Thanks, Kathy

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