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purpuraPresence of hemorrhages in the skin, often associated with bleeding from natural cavities and in tissues. Major causes include damage to small artery walls (as in vitamin deficiency or allergic reaction) and platelet deficiency (in association with such disorders as lupus erythematosus and as a complication of leukemia or chemotherapy). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recurrent thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura after viral infection. He died at Midway Hospital in Los Angeles of complications from thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, the cause of which is unknown. The South East England Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Registry" (Board #192-I) |
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