Synonym(s)
palpable purpura
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Descriptive term for a haemorrhagic exanthema with palpable single florescences. Palpable purpura is to be distinguished from macular purpura, where palpability is not detectable when stroking with closed eyes.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
- Imune complex vasculitis: IgA1 vasculitis, IgG/IgM vasculitis, urticarial vasculitis, cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, vasculitis in collagenosis, initial erythema elevatum et diutinum
- ANCA-associated vasculitis
- Non-vasculitic haemorrhagic exanthema: Haemorrhagic drug exanthema, pityriasis lichenoides acuta, Purpura pigmentosa progressive
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