Spectrum of purpura fulminans.
Indian J Pediatr
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2009 Jan; 76(1): 87-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83912
ABSTRACT
Purpura Fulminans is a severe disorder of acute onset with high morbidity and mortality. It is characterized by DIC with thrombocytopenia, hyofibrinogenemia, hypothrombinemia and anemia. It most often occurs in young with sudden appearance of symmetrical, tender, ecchymotic skin lesions usually involving the lower extremities. An infectious and noninfectious etiology has been proposed. Early recognition and early therapy with appropriate antibiotics and heparin is known to limit both morbidity and mortality. This article reports 5 cases of Purpura Fulminans treated at our centre with review of etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and treatment.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Skin Diseases
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Basal Ganglia Diseases
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Purpura Fulminans
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Gangrene
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Infant
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anticoagulants
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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