Powerlifter's purpura: a valsalva-associated phenomenon.
The causes of purpura can be classified into intravascular, vascular, and extravascular mechanisms. We describe a case of cervicofacial purpura in a powerlifter attributed to the accompanying Valsalva-associated increased arterial pressure. Powerlifting should be added to the list of activities that may cause purpura.
Pierson
Joseph C
JC
Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, New York 10996-1197, USA. joseph.pierson@na.amedd.army.mil
Suh
Philip S
PS
D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D001686:Biological Phenomena; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply; D011693:Purpura / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014636:Valsalva Maneuver / Q000502:physiology; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology*