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Purpura fulminans

T E Spicer, J M Rau

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |October 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Purpura fulminans, a rare condition causing skin lesions and low blood pressure, can affect adults, not just children. A review suggests its mortality rate is lower than previously believed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Purpura fulminans is a rare, severe condition characterized by ecchymosis, hypotension, and fever.
    • It is typically associated with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and often follows an infectious illness.

    Observation:

    • A case report details Purpura fulminans in a 55-year-old woman, challenging the notion that it exclusively affects children.
    • A comprehensive review of 100 case reports was conducted.

    Findings:

    • The review indicates that Purpura fulminans can occur in adult patients.
    • The study challenges the long-standing belief that the disease is limited to pediatric populations.

    Implications:

    • This challenges the established understanding of Purpura fulminans demographics.
  • The findings suggest a need to reconsider diagnostic and treatment approaches for Purpura fulminans in adults.
  • The commonly cited high mortality rate of 90% for Purpura fulminans is re-evaluated and found to be likely overestimated.