CUTIS MARMORATA TELANGIECTATICA CONGENITA

SYMPTOMS

The purple or spotted pattern on the epidermis is the most apparent symptom. It resembles what a baby’s skin looks like when they’re cold, but it’s much more distinct and hasn’t disappeared.

It usually affects the legs, although it may also affect the arms, chest, and in rare cases, the face and head. When the baby moves, yells, or gets cold, the pattern may become more noticeable.

It’s not common, but cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita may also lead to:

• Bleeding on the skin’s surface where the pattern emerges, sometimes accompanied by discomfort
• Slower or faster development of the pattern-bearing limb

DIAGNOSIS

If you suspect that your kid has CMTC, detailed medical records and a comprehensive physical examination are required before a diagnosis. The information gathered during the first test is usually sufficient to diagnose and verify cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita.

If your patient’s doctor suspects another condition, he or she may recommend the following tests:

• X-ray
• CT scan
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 

TREATMENT

Kids with cutis marmorata telangiectatica frequently do not need therapy, and the skin patch fades by itself. By the time your child turns one, the pattern will have faded, and it will continue to diminish as your child’s skin thickens. It usually disappears during the first several years of life. It doesn’t return once it disappears.

However, in the following instances, your child may require treatment:

• Inflammation in the legs, knees, or hips
• Pattern spills, expands, or hurts.
• Signs of venous inadequacy in the superficial veins

Your doctor will suggest a treatment plan for these or any additional symptoms.