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Pinpoint haemorrhagic macules; distribution and fever determine urgency.
James Heilman, MD — Petechia lower leg2.jpg — CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Petechia_lower_leg2.jpg
James Heilman, MD
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Haemorrhagic spots that persist under pressure; elevation and systemic findings guide assessment.
Abdullah Al-Hargan; Yasser A. Ghobara; Ahmad Al-Issa · Purpura après épilation laser documenté · https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1604-4 · CC BY 4.0
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Spoon-shaped nail plate concavity whose cause cannot be inferred from shape alone.
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Areas of bleeding beneath intact skin, described with their extent and context.
James Heilman, MD — Echymosis.jpg — CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AEchymosis.jpg
Learning objective
Observe and describe the document, then compare your interpretation with the atlas sheet.
Points to observe
- Confirm non-blanching and inspect the whole skin surface, conjunctivae and mouth.
Open observation mode