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Human Disease

purpura fulminans

Term ID
DOID:0060538
Synonyms
  • purpura gangrenosa
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. (3)
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Human Disease   ( DOID:0060538 )
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