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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)

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