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A petechia (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː k i ə /; [1] pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries.
Bruise colors vary from red, blue, or almost black, depending on the severity of broken capillaries or blood vessels within the bruise site. Broken venules or arterioles often result in a deep blue or dark red bruise, respectively. Darker colored bruises may result from a more severe bleeding from both blood vessels.
In the neck they may extend into the lining of the mouth cavity or into the salivary glands. [11] They are the most common of the vascular malformations. [13] A severe venous malformation can involve the lymph vessels as a lymphaticovenous malformation. [11] 3D image of an arteriovenous malformation shown in purple on the ring finger of a hand
If they do, she said, these can include petechiae, or broken blood vessels, in the eyes and a raspy voice. She said victims may have issues later, such as vomiting and headaches, and should be on ...
The slow process of reabsorption of hematomas can allow the broken down blood cells and hemoglobin pigment to move in the connective tissue. For example, a patient who injures the base of their thumb might cause a hematoma, which will slowly move all through their finger within a week. Gravity is the main determinant of this process.
There are a number of other causes for splinter hemorrhages. They could be due to hitting the nail (trauma), a sign of inflammation in blood vessels all around the body (systemic vasculitis), or they could be where a fragment of cholesterol has become lodged in the capillaries of the finger. Even if a patient does have infective endocarditis ...
It manifests as small red bumps and is often accompanied by redness or broken blood vessels. It’s most common in adults over 30. Artfully79/istockphoto. Symptoms of Acne.
Thromboangiitis obliterans, also known as Buerger disease (English / ˈ b ɜːr ɡ ər /; German: [ˈbʏʁɡɐ]) or Winiwarter-Buerger disease, is a recurring progressive inflammation and thrombosis (clotting) of small and medium arteries and veins of the hands and feet.