Purpura fulminans. Report of a case
Perez Suarez de Durandeau, L.; Ocampo Candiani, J.; Salinas Carmona, M.C.; Marfil Rivera, L.J.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana 16(1): 21-24
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5187 PMID: 3287050 Document Number: 309875
A case of fatal purpura fulminans is reported. The etiology and the pathogenesis is discussed. We stress the need for an early diagnosis and treatment based on the use of heparin, fresh frozen plasma and platelets.
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