livedo reticularis Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
an purplish, non-blanching, reticulated rash caused by obstruction of the capillaries resulting in swollen venules.
2
Q
causes
A
idiopathic (most common)
polyarteritis nodosa
systemic lupus erythematosus
cryoglobulinaemia
antiphospholipid syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
homocystinuria
