Skin Hemorrhages and Mucosal Hemorrhages

Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Auscultation (listening) to the lungs. Examination of the abdomen (abdomen) Percussion (tapping) of the abdomen [Meteorism (flatulence): hypersonoric tapping … Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Examination

Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Coagulation parameters – PTT, Quick Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and mandatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. … Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Test and Diagnosis

Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate purpura (skin and mucous membrane bleeding): Leading Symptoms Purpura – reddish-dark red lesions caused by small-spotted capillary hemorrhage in the skin (gr. derma; also cutis from Latin cutis), subcutis, or mucous membranes (skin and mucosal hemorrhage); the individual hemorrhage may present as follows: Petechie (lat. petechia, pl. petechiae) … Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Ehlers-Danlos syndrome – group of genetic connective tissue disorders characterized by increased elasticity of the skin and unusual tearability of the same. Blood, blood-forming organs – immune system (D50-D90). Aplastic anemia – form of anemia (anemia) characterized by pancytopenia (reduction of all cell series in the blood; stem … Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of purpura (skin and mucous membrane bleeding). Family history What is the general health status of your relatives? Are there any diseases in your family that are common? Are there any hereditary diseases in your family? Social history What is your profession? Are … Skin and Mucosal Hemorrhage (Purpura and Petechiae): History