Dermatologic Diagnosis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis.
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چکیده
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), also termed hypersensitivity vasculitis, is a small-vessel vasculitis. The skin is the organ most commonly involved in LCV. Typical presentation is a painful, burning rash predominantly in the lower extremities. The most common skin manifestation is palpable purpura. Other skin manifestations include maculopapular rash, bullae, papules, plaques, nodules, ulcers, and livedo reticularis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Permanente journal
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015