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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Skin Manifestations > Purpura
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Hemorrhage > Purpura
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases > Hematologic Diseases > Blood Coagulation Disorders > Purpura

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Purpura  

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  • Petechiae

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  • Purplish or brownish red discoloration, easily visible through the epidermis, caused by hemorrhage into the tissues. When the size of the discolorization is >2-3 cm it is generally called Ecchymoses (ECCHYMOSIS).

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011693

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