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True about the clinical features on cutaneous necrotizing venulitis except?
a. The eruption most often appears on the lower extremities or over dependent areas, such as the back and gluteal regions.
b. Lesions are also common on the face, palms,
soles, and mucous membranes.
c. Palpable purpura persist for 1 to 4 weeks and resolve.
d. Lesional symptoms include pruritus or burning and, less commonly, pain.
B
Page 2528. The lesions may occur anywhere on the skin but are uncommon on the face, palms, soles, and mucous membranes.
Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy is distinguished from IgA vasculitis by the following, except:
a. Its age distribution
b. Lack of systemic features
c. Resolution within 1 to 3 weeks without sequelae
d. Often are preceded by a history of a recent upper respiratory tract infection
D
Page 2531. Acute hemorrhagic edema of infancy is distinguished from IgA vasculitis by its age distribution, lack of systemic features, and resolution within 1 to 3 weeks without sequelae.
Most cases of cutaneous necrotizing venulitis are:
a. Associated with connective tissue disease
b. Caused by drugs
c. Idiopathic
d. Triggered by infections
C
Which Ig deposit in venules is associated with absence of autoimmune and inflammatory disorder?
a. IgA
b. IgE
c. IgM
d. IgG
A
Page 2536. IgA deposits were related to absence of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, IgM deposits to the presence of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, and IgG deposits to a positive ANCA.
True of urticarial venulitis except
a. The eruption does not exceed 3-5days
b. It is more common in women
c. The lesions are pruritic or possess a burning or painful quality; they usually resolve without residua
d. General features include fever, malaise, and myalgia
A
Page 2531. Although the individual urticarial lesions may last for fewer than 24 hours, they often persist for up to 3 to 5 days.
