Traumatic purpura

Definition

Purpura and bruising attributable to trauma which may be self-induced (as from rubbing itchy skin), due to friction from clothing or due to man-handling, particularly of debilitated elderly patients.

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Nearby in Purpura or bruising

• EF30Purpura or bruising due to disorders of coagulation
• Purpura due to disorders of platelets
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified