Ann Dermatol.  2002 Dec;14(4):207-209. 10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.207.

A Case of Polycythemia Vera with Splinter Hemorrhages

• Lee JR
• Lee SG
• Choi GS
• Kim YK

• KMID: 2158752
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2002.14.4.207

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.

Keyword

Polycythemia vera; Splinter hemorrhage

MeSH Terms

Adult
Capillary Fragility
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial
Hemorrhage*
Humans
Physical Examination
Polycythemia Vera*
Polycythemia*