Livedoid Vasculopathy

Overview

A rare cutaneous thrombotic disease due to occlusion of dermal vessels. It is characterized by purpuric maculae and ulcerations especially during summer which form scars called atrophie blanche. It is more associated with other syndromes (e.g., PROTEIN C DEFICIENCY; HYPERHOMOCYSTEINEMIA). Livedo reticularis with systemic involvement and stroke is SNEDDON SYNDROME.

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Quick facts about Livedoid Vasculopathy

Topic type

Condition

Category

Dermatology

MeSH classification

C14.907.355.830.573|C17.800.862.406

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