학술논문
Ecchymosis: A subtle sign unmasking malignancy.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*VON Willebrand disease
*ECCHYMOSIS
*SYMPTOMS
*BLOOD cell count
*LEUCOCYTES
*BLOOD coagulation disorders
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Language
ISSN
2229-5178
Abstract
Sir, Ecchymosis is defined as purpura with a size of more than 1 cm and occurs due to extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue, leading to discoloration of the skin.[[1]] It is classified as one of the subtypes of purpuric lesions alongside petechiae, macular purpura, palpable purpura, noninflammatory, and inflammatory retiform purpura.[[2]] Ecchymosis may occur due to blunt trauma or be physiological as in obese individuals. The occurrence of ecchymosis without trauma or any known predisposition in adults should be investigated as it may be a subtle clue to an underlying malignancy. [Extracted from the article]