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Macular purpura

MedGen UID:
1623789
•Concept ID:
C4531173
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Flat purpura
 
HPO: HP:0031365

Definition

Purpura that is flat (non-palpable, not raised). [from HPO]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of refractory telaprevir-induced dermatitis using oral corticosteroids.
Garcias-Ladaria J, Pérez-Ferriols A, Ortega-García P, Diago M
Actas Dermosifiliogr 2014 Nov;105(9):e55-60. Epub 2014 Apr 29 doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2013.12.023. PMID: 24786187

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Etiology

Suspected inflammatory rheumatic diseases in patients presenting with skin rashes.
Alves F, Gonçalo M
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2019 Aug;33(4):101440. Epub 2019 Oct 1 doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2019.101440. PMID: 31585842

Diagnosis

Suspected inflammatory rheumatic diseases in patients presenting with skin rashes.
Alves F, Gonçalo M
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2019 Aug;33(4):101440. Epub 2019 Oct 1 doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2019.101440. PMID: 31585842

Prognosis

Suspected inflammatory rheumatic diseases in patients presenting with skin rashes.
Alves F, Gonçalo M
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2019 Aug;33(4):101440. Epub 2019 Oct 1 doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2019.101440. PMID: 31585842

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