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Majocchi disease
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Purpura annularis telangiectodes; purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi.
Overview
Overview
Majocchi’s disease (also known as “Purpura annularis telangiectodes,”[1] and “Purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi”[2]) is a skin condition characterized by bluish-red 1- to 3-cm annular patches composed of dark red telangiectases with petechiae.[1]:829
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Extremities
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Majocchi’s disease.
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Majocchi’s disease.
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Majocchi’s disease.
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Majocchi’s disease.
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Majocchi’s disease.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews’ Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].