Transient Telangiectatic Purpura: A Rare Post-operative Phenomenon.

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect

Naples Community Hospital, 350 7 St. N., Naples, FL 34102, USA.

Published: July 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a surgical procedure used to treat malignant diseases, but it has known complications.
  • A lesser-known complication is a painless dermatomal rash called transient telangiectatic purpura.
  • This case report details a specific instance of transient telangiectatic purpura, exploring its development and suggesting possible underlying mechanisms.

Article Abstract

Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a surgical procedure for malignant disease with well known complications, that is less well known is its association with a painless dermatomal rash formally known as transient telangiectatic purpura. This is a case report describing a case of transient telangiectatic purpura, describing its natural history and inferring on its pathophysiology.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11464062PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.55729/2000-9666.1361DOI Listing

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