Abstract
Purpura is a distinctive clinical sign which has many causes (see Table 38.1). It is caused by extravasation of red blood cells into the dermis.
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Fry, L., Wojnarowska, F.T., Shahrad, P. (1985). Purpura. In: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dermatology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9390-3_38
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