Livedoid Vasculopathy: diagnosis and treatment in pregnant women
Abstract Livedoid Vasculopathy is a disease characterized by occlusion of the capillaries of the dermis, without inflammatory signs. It begins with purpuric papules or macules that develop into painful ulcers, mainly involving the ankles and feet. In this case report, we describe diagnosis and treat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular (SBACV)
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Series: | Jornal Vascular Brasileiro |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-54492020000100607&lng=en&tlng=en |
Summary: | Abstract Livedoid Vasculopathy is a disease characterized by occlusion of the capillaries of the dermis, without inflammatory signs. It begins with purpuric papules or macules that develop into painful ulcers, mainly involving the ankles and feet. In this case report, we describe diagnosis and treatment in a young pregnant patient, with excellent clinical response. |
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ISSN: | 1677-5449 1677-7301 |