title: The mysterious case of the premenstrual purple chin.
abstract: Recurrent episodes of a "purple chin" in an adolescent girl eluded definitive diagnosis for three years. The condition occurred premenstrually, but results of extensive tests failed to reveal any abnormal hormonal sensitivity. A diagnosis of factitial purpura was eventually established.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699-0008, USA.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Shelley
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Shelley
authors.forename: N Y
authors.initials: NY
authors.lastname: Talanin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002680:Chin; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome; D011693:Purpura / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology