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Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 6e
| Part II. Dermatology and Internal Medicine > |
Section 19. Skin Signs of Hematologic Disease
Sections: Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Cryoglobulinemia, Leukemia Cutis, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Mastocytosis Syndromes.
Topics Discussed: hematologic disorders.
Excerpt:"Acute idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) mostly in children; drug-induced and autoimmune TP in adults.Petechiae—small (pinpoint to pinhead), red, nonblanching macules that are not palpable and turn brown as they get older (Fig. 19-1); later acquiring a yellowish-green tinge. Ecchymoses—black-and-blue spots; larger area of hemorrhage. Vibices—linear hemorrhages (Fig. 19-1), due to trauma or pressure. Most common on legs and upper trunk, but may be anywhere.Petechiae—most often on palate (Fig. 19-2), gingival bleeding.Thrombocytopenia.Telangiectasia/erythema, spider nevi, Osler disease...."
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