[Purpura fulminans. Report of a case].
A case of fatal purpura fulminans is reported. The etiology and the pathogenesis is discussed. We stress the need for an early diagnosis and treatment based on the use of heparin, fresh frozen plasma and platelets.
Perez Suarez de Durandeau
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Hospital Universitario Dr. José E. González, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma, Nuevo León, Monterrey, México.
Ocampo Candiani
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Salinas Carmona
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Marfil Rivera
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D000293:Adolescent; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017713:Platelet Transfusion; D011693:Purpura / Q000097:blood / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
D006493:Heparin
Púrpura fulminante. Aportación de un caso.