Purpura fulminans -- a novel presentation of Churg Strauss syndrome.
Purpura fulminans is a rare syndrome of haemorrhagic necrosis of the skin and intravascular thrombosis associated with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy. It has not previously been reported as a presenting feature of Churg Strauss syndrome.
Watson
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Department of Dermatology and Histopathology, King's College Hospital, London, UK. karen@doctorwatson.freeserve.co.uk
Salisbury
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D000328:Adult; D015267:Churg-Strauss Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology