Vasculitis
Abstract Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is type of small vessel vasculitis that commonly presents as palpable purpura involving the lower extremities and buttocks[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
These spots can usually be felt by the examiner's fingertips, hence the descriptor "palpable". The image below is a classic example of palpable purpura.[web.archive.org]
Abstract Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a disease characterized by inflammation of small vessels presenting with petechiae and palpable purpura.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV), a disease characterized by inflammation of the small vessels, presents with palpable purpura, especially in the lower extremities.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The patient was a 25-year-old man who had palpable purpura on his legs which showed leukocytoclastic vasculitis, and polyarteritis nodosa.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
He presented with a palpable purpura on both legs, low-grade fever, cough and expectoration, progressive dyspnea due to a massive left pleural effusion and a symmetric swelling[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Henoch-Schönlein Purpura
The criteria selected by a classification tree method were similar: palpable purpura, age less than or equal to 20 years at disease onset, biopsy showing granulocytes around[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The classic tetrad of signs and symptoms include palpable purpura, arthralgia, abdominal pain and renal disease.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In contrast, patients who experienced relapses had a longer duration of the first episode of palpable purpura than those without relapses (palpable purpura lasting 7 days;[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gram-Negative Septicaemia
Abstract We have conducted an open randomized comparison of aztreonam versus an aminoglycoside in 100 adult, non-granulocytopenic patients with suspected or proven aerobic Gram-negative septicaemia. Forty-three patients with negative blood cultures, with blood isolates resistant to the antibiotic used, or who died[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
The case of a patient who had palpable purpura on his lower extremities due to Lactobacillus-caused subacute bacterial endocarditis is reported.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Physical examination revealed palpable purpura, mild hypertension, hepatosplenomegaly, and a holosystolic cardiac murmur (Levine 2/6).[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Palpable purpura may also be seen. Imaging may reveal septic pulmonary infarcts, mycotic aneurysms, and stroke.[visualdx.com]
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
She became afebrile after 4 days, normotensive after 4 weeks, and her palpable purpura disappeared after 6 weeks.[mja.com.au]
palpable purpura, livedo reticularis, urticaria, necrotic bullae and digital ischaemia.[patient.info]
She had conjunctival pallor, gangrene involving all fingertips of the left hand, palpable purpura on the anterior aspect of the left leg, and 3/5 grade motor weakness of the[mja.com.au]
Infective Endocarditis
Abstract Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is a necroinflammatory disease of the gallbladder with no gallstones present. ACC is known to be a serious, even potentially lethal complication observed mainly in patients with various severe underlying conditions including trauma, burn and sepsis. Infection of cardiac[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Purpura
Skin manifestations include palpable purpura, livedo reticularis, ulcers, and distal gangrene.[mdedge.com]
The patient presented to the emergency department with palpable purpura symmetrically distributed over the lower limbs.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Henoch-Schönlein purpura, a vasculitis involving abdominal pain, arthralgias and palpable purpura, is a much less common side effect, as seen in this patient.[ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Rheumatoid Arteritis
purpura.[thecurbsiders.com]
[…] difference in extremities, upper extremity claudication, aortitis, aortic aneurysm Medium vessels: supply gut abdominal pain, testes pain, infarct Small vessels: Skin causing palpable[thecurbsiders.com]
Bacterial Endocarditis
Crescentic glomerulonephritis complicating the course of bacterial endocarditis carries a poor prognosis. Ideal treatment strategy is not clearly defined. In addition to antibiotic treatment, plasmapheresis and steroids have been used with variable results. Here we report a case of 40-year old female who was[…][ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]