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petechia (/pɪˈtiːkiə/; pl.:
petechiae) is a
small red or
purple spot (< 3 mm in diameter) that can
appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous...
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involving the use of a smooth-edged tool to s****e the skin,
producing light petechiae (small red or
purple spots caused by
minor capillary bleeding). Practitioners...
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coagulation disorders, or
other causes. They
measure 3–10 mm,
whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm, and
ecchymoses greater than 1 cm.
Purpura is common...
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breakthrough bleeding. Bruising,
particularly purpura in the
forearms and
petechiae in the feet, legs, and
mucous membranes, may be
caused by spontaneous...
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muscular conditions such as the
congenital cleft palate and
cleft uvula.
Petechiae on the soft
palate are
mainly ****ociated with
streptococcal pharyngitis...
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conjunctival petechiae.
Persons with
tight fastenings around the neck are
recognizable instantly by
their facial plethora of
numerous petechiae. We are aware...
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Individual purpura measure 3–10 mm (0.3–1 cm, 3⁄32-3⁄8 in),
whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm. A non-blanching rash can be a
symptom of bacterial...
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number of
petechiae in a 5 cm
diameter circle of the area
under pressure is counted.
Normally less than 15
petechiae are seen. 15 or more
petechiae indicate...
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dietary vitamin K1 or
vitamin K2 or both.
Symptoms include bruising,
petechiae, and hematomas.
Vitamin K is
changed to its
active form in the
liver by...
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characteristic features are:
respiratory distress,
neurological features, and skin
petechiae.
Respiratory distress (present in 75% of the cases) can vary from mild...
