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Isabel Gainza Apraiz1, Laura Blanch Rius1, Angela Gainza Apraiz2

  • 1Dermatology Department, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Spain.

Case Reports in Dermatology
|July 29, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Severe post-infectious Purpura fulminans (PF) in a child caused extensive skin necrosis despite normal hemodynamics. Early recognition and aggressive treatment are crucial for managing this rare thrombohemorrhagic disorder.

Keywords:
Case reportCoagulation disordersDermatologic emergencyPediatric dermatologyProtein S deficiencyPurpura fulminans

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