Phototherapy induced severe purpuric rash in a transfused neonate

Fulminant Purpuric Rash in a Toddler

Prevalence of Phototherapy Induced Hypocalcemia in Term Neonate

Hyperbilirubinemia is a common and in most cases benign clinical condition in neonates. Phototherapy is used for management of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia[1]. Phototherapy may lead to complications including skin rash, diarrhea, hyperthermia, chills, dehydration, DNA damage to lymphocytes, retinal degeneration, bronze baby syndrome especially in cholestatic jaundice and PDA opening in LBWs and ...

Presentation of a patient with palpable purpuric rash.

Henoch Shonlein purpura (HSP) is a form of systemic vasculitis characterized by deposition of IgA dominant immune complexes in the small vessels. The triad of palpable purpuric rash on lower extremities, abdominal or renal involvement and arthritis is the typical presentation in this condition. The disease primarily affects children and is less common in adults. We report a case of a young fema...

Satisfactory response to phototherapy in pigmented purpuric dermatosis.

Pigmented purpuric dermatoses (PPD) are a group of eruptive disorders characterized by petechiae and pigmentation affecting principally the lower limbs. These disorders follow a benign and chronic course punctuated by remissions and exacerbations; the etiology is unknown. Histopathology reveals a perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate and red blood cell extravasation in the early stages and hemosi...

Purpuric skin rash on extremities: Churg-Strauss syndrome

Yaumatei Dermatology Clinic, 12/F Yaumatei Specialist Clinic (New Extension), 143 Battery Street, Yaumatei, Kowloon, Hong Kong A 21-year-old lady presented with right foot pain and numbness and a subsequent asthmatic attack with multiple purpuric rashes over the extremities. Blood tests showed peripheral blood eosinophilia. The constellation of clinical features and skin biopsy result were cons...