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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

purpura, traumatic

Body Site

arm

Age

7 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

Morphology

macular / flat (macule / patch)

Pattern

Comments

A 7 year old boy had a habit of sucking on his upper arm resulting in starburst bruises.The hemangioma has remained unchanged for several months while she continues to grow and develop normally.

Description

starburst purpuric patch

Categories

purpura Iatrogenic disorders, child abuse,

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10/7/2001 20:55:05

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PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

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