Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
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<strong>Purpura</strong><br />
• The type of lesion present is usually indicative<br />
of the underlying pathogenesis:<br />
– Macular purpura is typically non-inflammatory<br />
– Palpable purpura is a sign of vascular<br />
inflammation (vasculitis)