Ann Dermatol.  2016 Jun;28(3):400-401. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.400.

Blue Toe Syndrome as an Early Sign of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

• Choi KH
• Yoo J
• Huh JW
• Jeong YI
• Kim MS
• Jue MS
• Park HJ

• KMID: 2164656
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.400

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Blue Toe Syndrome*
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Blue to purple discoloration with petechiae on the right foot.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Scanning view (H&E, ×40). (B) Ischemic necrosis of epidermis, and red blood cell extravasation (H&E, ×200). (C) Eosinophilic fibrinoid thrombi in medium-sized vessels (arrow) and leukocytoslasis (H&E, ×400).

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