Ann Dermatol.  2013 Nov;25(4):524-525. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.524.

Generalized Schamberg Disease in a Child

• Park JH
• Kang HY

• KMID: 2265084
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.4.524

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Child*
Humans
Pigmentation Disorders*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Physical examination revealed purpuric and telangiectatic macules and patches scattered all over his trunk (A; inset: a close-up new) and extremities (B).

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  Fig. 2 Skin biopsy revealed extravasated red blood cells and enlarged vessels with perivascular lymphocytic infiltrates in the upper dermis (A: H&E, ×40; B: H&E, ×200).

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