Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
Petechiae, Purpura and Vasculitis
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Answer: b<br />
Case Four, Question 1<br />
• Which of the following is the most likely cause of Mr.<br />
Burton’s skin findings?<br />
a. DIC secondary to sepsis (history <strong>and</strong> skin exam are less<br />
concerning for sepsis. In DIC, coagulation studies are<br />
abnormal)<br />
b. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis secondary to antibiotics<br />
c. Septic emboli with hemorrhage (these lesions tend to<br />
occur on the distal extremities)<br />
d. Urticarial vasculitis (presents with a different morphology,<br />
which is urticarial)<br />
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