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Skin Lesions
Skin Lesions
occurs in patients with diabetes mellitus. most frequently appears on the patient's shins.The center of the
affected area usually has a yellowish tint while the area surrounding it is a dark pink.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum:
Ecthyma gangrenosum:
is a type of
skin lesion characterized by vesicles or blisters which rapidly evolve into pustules and necrotic u
lcers with
undermined tender erythematous border. " Ecthyma " means a pus forming infection of the skin with an ulcer,
"gangrenosum" refers to the accompanying gangrene or necrosis
Necrolytic migratory erythema ( NME )
is a red, blistering rash that spreads across the skin. It particularly affects the skin around the mouth and
distal extremities; but may also be found on the lower abdomen, buttocks, perineum, and groin. It is strongly
associated with glucagonoma
Superficial Migratory Thrombophlebitis:
The Trousseau sign of
malignancy or Trousseau's syndrome is a medical sign involving episodes of vessel inflammation due to blood
clot ( thrombophlebitis ) which are recurrent or appearing in different locations over time ( thrombophlebitis
migrans or migratory thrombophlebitis ). The location of the clot is tender and the clot can be felt as a nodule
under the skin. [1] Trousseau's syndrome is a rare variant of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that is characterized
by recurrent, migratory thrombosis in superficial veins and in uncommon sites, such as the chest wall and arms
Livedo reticularis
Livedo reticularis is a common
skin finding consisting of a mottled
reticulated vascular pattern that
appears as a lacelike purplish
[1]
discoloration of the skin. The
discoloration is caused by swelling
of the venules owing to obstruction
of capillaries by small blood clots .
The blood clots in the small blood
vessels can be a secondary effect
of a condition that increases a
person's risk of forming blood clots,
including a wide array of
pathological and nonpathological
conditions . Examples include
hyperlipidemia, microvascular
hematological or anemia states,
nutritional deficiencies, hyper and
autoimmune diseases, and
drugs/toxins
Chronic Venous Insufficiency Skin Changes: