The Hong Kong Society of Dermatology and Venereology Annual Scientific Meeting 2013
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Medium-sized vessel vasculitis such as Kawasaki disease and polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) were discussed. Kawasaki disease is characterised by fever, strawberry tongue, cervical lymphadenopathy, erythema or oedema of palms and soles, and periungal desquamation in the subacute phase. Polyarteritis nodosa may be systemic or cutaneous. Symptoms and signs may include livedo reticularis, subcutaneous nodules, palpable purpura, ulcer or digital gangrene, hypertension and internal organ involvement in systemic PAN.
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Reports on Scientific Meetings The Hong Kong Society of Dermatology & Venereology Annual
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