A detailed analysis of the distribution, morphology, and histopathology of complex purpura in hospitalized patients: A case series of 68 patients
Gehlhausen JR, Wetter DA, Nelson C, Ramachandran S, McNiff JM, Ko CJ. A detailed analysis of the distribution, morphology, and histopathology of complex purpura in hospitalized patients: A case series of 68 patients. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2020, 84: 1188-1196. PMID: 32376433, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.04.149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall vessel vasculitisLeukocytoclastic vasculitisMicrovascular occlusionIgA vasculitisCase seriesCommon diagnosisSystemic diseaseDermatologic consultationHigh mortalityTertiary care centerMajority of patientsMedium vessel vasculitisBiopsy findingsHospitalized patientsCare centerRetrospective natureVasculitisDifferential diagnosisInpatient consultationsPurpuraClinical morphologyDiagnostic utilityPatientsInpatientsSuperficial vessels