A Case of Purpura Fulminans Associated with Meningococcemia.
- Author:
Hae Ki HAN
;
Joo Hyun BYUN
;
Hong Il KOOK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Amputation;
Child, Preschool;
Communicable Diseases;
Ecchymosis;
Extremities;
Foot;
Humans;
Leg;
Male;
Necrosis;
Purpura Fulminans*;
Purpura*;
Skin;
Transplants
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1981;19(2):239-243
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpura fulminans (gangrenosa) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by sudden appearance of rapidly progressive symmetrical subcutaneous ecchymosis durimg the convalescent stage of various infectious disease. A 4 year-old. boy has developed multiple skin defects with necrosis on extrernities and gangrenous changes on the left foot following a meningococcemia. B-K amputation on left leg and. free skin graft for multiple skin defect on extremities were, carried out.
