Purpura in cryofibrinogenesisD68.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Purpura on parts of the body exposed to cold.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Formation of cryofibrinogen ( cryofibrinogenemia) after infection or after taking certain drugs.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

In addition to a small-spotted or large-area purpura there are small or large-area necroses as well as signs of profound or superficial vasculitis.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Cryofibrinogen detection in serum.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease, see cryofibrinogenesis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer