[Acquired telangiectases of the lower extremities]

The aim of our study is to place the different forms of telangiectasia of the lower limbs in their clinical categories, before tackling, along with Dr OUVRY, the therapeutic problem with which the phlebologist is daily confronted. The idiopathic telangiectasias of the lower limbs are very common in women, and are considered as simple, but clearly form an entity within the framework of venous pathology : unfortunately we do not have a very precise pathophysiological explanation to provide a basis for prophylaxis, which is still doubtful, or for definitive treatments : nevertheless that is a field for the exercise of the phlebologist's skill. Other types of telangiectasia, which we have mentioned, should call for a search for a general pathology in terms of a complete physical examination from a dermatological viewpoint. More rarely, their precise dermatological category will be that of a dysembryoplasia, while others will be vascular naeval disorders with delayed manifestation. These will all require a specific therapeutic approach.