Carcinoid Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Visible Veins
We don’t usually notice our veins, aside from the larger ones that are clearly visible in places like our hands and our neck. There are many smaller veins that sit just below the surface of the skin but these are largely invisible to us. Certain medical conditions can change this, however.
Some patients with carcinoid syndrome, after a few years, can find that tiny spider-like blood vessels develop close to the surface of the skin of their faces. These blood vessels are known as telangiectasias and they can be attributed to chronic vasodilation. Telangiectasias commonly appear in the nose, upper lip, and neck.
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