Palpable purpura

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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palpable purpura

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Descriptive term for a haemorrhagic exanthema with palpable single florescences. Palpable purpura is to be distinguished from macular purpura, where palpability is not detectable when stroking with closed eyes.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Imune complex vasculitis: IgA1 vasculitis, IgG/IgM vasculitis, urticarial vasculitis, cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, vasculitis in collagenosis, initial erythema elevatum et diutinum
ANCA-associated vasculitis
Non-vasculitic haemorrhagic exanthema: Haemorrhagic drug exanthema, pityriasis lichenoides acuta, Purpura pigmentosa progressive

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer