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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Skin Manifestations > Livedo Reticularis
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Vascular > Livedo Reticularis
Cardiovascular Diseases > Vascular Diseases > Peripheral Vascular Diseases > Livedo Reticularis

Preferred term

Livedo Reticularis  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cutis Marmorata
  • Livedo Racemosa
  • Marmorata, Cutis
  • Racemosa, Livedo

Scope note

  • A condition characterized by a reticular or fishnet pattern on the skin of lower extremities and other parts of the body. This red and blue pattern is due to deoxygenated blood in unstable dermal blood vessels. The condition is intensified by cold exposure and relieved by rewarming.

History note

  • 2008; use SKIN DISEASES, VASCULAR 1996-2007

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054068

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