Incipient skin necrosis in purpura fulminans (PF-patient2)
Keywords: 63 years, Acute disseminated intravascular coagulation, Irregular sparing, Leg, Male, No organism cultured, Purpuric rash
Purpura fulminans is a rare, rapidly progressive and often fatal form of acute disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). It is marked by intravascular coagulation leading to thrombotic occlusion of small and medium-sized vessels, skin necrosis, cardiovascular shock and multi-organ failure. It is a dermatological and haematological emergency.
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