Ann Dermatol.  2013 Aug;25(3):392-394. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.392.

Cutaneous Septic Embolism Presenting as Erythematous Plaques

• Galve J
• Giavedoni
• Alos L
• Alsina-Gibert M

• KMID: 2265892
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.3.392

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Embolism

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Erythematous and edematous plaques with poorly defined borders affecting the right leg of the patient.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Skin biopsy showing deep dermis vessels with luminal occlusion due to the presence of neutrophils and fibrinoid material (H&E, ×20). (B) Detail at high magnification showing an intraluminal neutrophil thrombus in the deep dermis vessels (H&E, ×100).

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