Question:
What are features of LCCV?
Author: H KAnswer:
➢ Features of palpable purpura in LCV are as follows: – Lesions are usually round and 1-3 mm – They may coalesce to form plaques; in some instances, they may form bullae and ulcerate – Palpable purpura is most common on dependent areas, such as the lower legs; areas of tight-fitting clothing; and areas of trauma; however, any surface can be involved. – In some cases, the purpuric lesions are barely palpable. ➢ Urticarial lesions may develop in some patients with LCV. In rare cases, this type of lesion predates the purpuric lesions. ➢ The urticarial lesions associated with LCV differ from those of classic urticaria;
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