A Case of Polycythemia Vera with Splinter Hemorrhages.
10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.207
- Author:
Jong Rok LEE
;
Seung Gyu LEE
;
Gwang Seong CHOI
;
Young Keun KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Polycythemia vera;
Splinter hemorrhage
- MeSH:
Adult;
Capillary Fragility;
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial;
Hemorrhage*;
Humans;
Physical Examination;
Polycythemia Vera*;
Polycythemia*
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2002;14(4):207-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Once splinter hemorrhage can be considered as a pathognomonic sign of subacute bacterial endocarditis. But it can also be associated with a variety of systemic disorders that increase capillary fragility or primary nail bed involvement in dermatologic disorders. The cause of splinter hemorrhage can usually be established by careful history and physical examination. We report a case of 33-year-old man with splinter hemorrhages, who had polycythemia vera.
