Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome (psychogenic purpura).
A case of autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is reported. This syndrome most often appears in young women who have an underlying emotional disorder; features include bizarre, tender ecchymotic lesions, which are most commonly located on the arms and legs. Systemic symptoms often accompany the onset of these lesions. A diagnosis of autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome may be made in a patient who has the typical history and clinical picture of the syndrome and in whom a skin test with use of the patient's blood reveals a positive reaction.
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Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000473:pathology*; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology* / Q000523:psychology; D012008:Recurrence; D013577:Syndrome