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purpura fulminans (DOID:0060538)
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Synonyms: purpura gangrenosa
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:D65, MESH:D055665, ORDO:49566
Definition: A purpura characterized by blood spots, bruising and discoloration of the skin resulting from coagulation in small blood vessels within the skin and rapidly leading to skin necrosis and disseminated intravascular coagulation. It is often fatal.


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last database update
05/28/2024
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