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Atlas of Pathology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Ecchymoses are hemorrhages of the skin or mucosae which are larger than petechiae. Purpura is often used as a general term to denote bleeding into the skin or mucosae such as ecchymoses and petechiae. In this specimen, both petechiae and ecchymoses are seen, both of which are examples of purpura. www.med.uiuc.edu /PathAtlasf/Atlas51.html   (90 words)

VIPERA. - THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PURE MATERIA MEDICA By TIMOTHY F. ALLEN, A.M., M.D. Ecchymoses appeared in the endocardium and pericardium; the lungs were hyperæmic, the mucous membrane covered with ecchymoses, the tissue œdematous; the mucous membrane of the intestines was ecchymosed; the blood did not coagulate, On the twelfth the ecchymoses had greatly diminished, but the œdema of the upper extremity and shoulder still continued; the hardness was remarkable. Ecchymosed spots in the skin, which, after death, were also found in the membrane of the brain, (Infusion of a bloody serum was found in the ventricles of the brain.), www.homeoint.org /allen/v/vip-3.htm   (3547 words)

Ecchymoses may have been due to extracapsular haemorrhage from parathyroid adenoma -- Hellier and McCombe 315 (7109): ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Ecchymoses may have been due to extracapsular haemorrhage from parathyroid adenoma -- Hellier and McCombe 315 (7109): 683 -- BMJ Ecchymoses may have been due to extracapsular haemorrhage from parathyroid adenoma Ecchymoses of neck and upper chest from extracapsular rupture of parathyroid adenoma bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/315/7109/683   (284 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) COUMADIN From: john_g1@IX.NETCOM.COM (john) I recently saw a 71 year old Chinese man with extensive ecchymoses on the arms and an extensive hx of senile pruritus. His ecchymoses are worrisome to the referring physician who wants to know whether or not to take him off of his coumadin or decrease the dose. If the ecchymoses do not develop into actual hematomata or bleeding, I would use other factors, such as stable hematocrit, lack of GI blood loss, acceptable Protimes, etc to reassure me further. matrix.ucdavis.edu /rxderm-archives/coumadin   (198 words)

eMedicine - Actinic Purpura : Article by Vinay Arya, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Actinic purpura is characterized by ecchymoses on the extensor surfaces of the forearms and the dorsa of the hands that usually last 1-3 weeks. Purpuric patches and macules larger than 3 mm in diameter are usually present on the extensor surfaces of the forearms and on the dorsa of the hands; the lesions do not extend onto the fingers. Ecchymoses may also be found on the neck and face. www.emedicine.com /derm/topic889.htm   (1640 words)

Annals of General Psychiatry | Full text | Ecchymoses as an adverse effect of fluoxetine treatment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) After about a week and while the patient started responding to treatment, she manifested 7 ecchymoses in the inner surface of both thighs. From the history of the patient, it is clear that there was a temporal relationship between ecchymoses and fluoxetine treatment. Although ecchymoses is a benign adverse effect of antidepressant therapy, it is important for the clinician to be alert, since its relationship to other life-threatening blood-related adverse effect is unknown www.general-hospital-psychiatry.com /content/2/S1/S77   (300 words)

Medical Breakthroughs - Learn More About Heart Disease   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Typically, a patient with thrombocytopenia reports a sudden onset of petechiae and ecchymoses, from bleeding into mucous membranes or on the skin. Painless, round and pinpoints (1 to 3 mm in diameter), petechiae usually appear and fade, and sometimes group to form ecchymoses. Another type of blood leakage (and larger than petechiae), ecchymoses are purple, blue or yellow-green bruises that vary in size and shape. scc.healthcentral.com /bcp/main.asp?ap=113&brand=1&page=ency&id=215   (977 words)

Schamberg's Disease and Other Nonpalpable Purpuras - New Treatments, January 22, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Minor trauma induces ecchymoses, usually on the dorsum of the hands and forearms. The center of the lesion is dark gray, indicative of necrosis and impending slough. Already mentioned is meningococcemia, in which the organisms produce acute vasculitis or local Shwartzmanlike reactions with erythematous macules, petechiae, purpura, and ecchymosis on the trunk and legs. www.ccspublishing.com /journals3a/schambers_disease.htm   (529 words)

DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,purpura fulminans,disseminated intravascular ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) A healthy 10 year girl developed large expanding ecchymoses on her legs while she was recovering from varicella. A skin culture obtained from the crusted papules in the large ecchymoses grew Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The day after her admission to the hospital a new systolic murmur was noted, and a subsequent echocardiogram showed a large clot in the ascending aorta. dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu /derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=-255737115   (352 words)

Isatis Leaf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The herb can clear away the noxious heat and excessive fire in the blood division and is especially good at removing blood-heat and ecchymoses. It is therefore indicated for thesyndromes of the invasion of ying and blood division by heat, intense heat in both Qi and blood division, maculas caused by virulent pathogen heat, swollen throat and canker sores in the mouth. For the syndromes of heat invasion of ying and blood division and intense heat in both qi and blood division, manifested as high fever and delirium, masculas and eruptions, hematemesis and epistasis, it is used in combination with the blood-cooling and detoxicating drugs, as rhinoceros horn and capejasmine fruit. tcmtreatment.net /herbs/0-daqingye-banlangen.htm   (437 words)

Treatise on Vitamin K   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Breast-fed infants are particularly at risk because human milk is a poor source of vitamin K. Hemorrhagic manifestations rarely occur in infants fed fortified cow's milk formula from the first day of life because this formula is an adequate source of the vitamin. It appears to be related to a factor in breast milk that inhibits vitamin K synthesis by the infant's bacterial flora. Manifestations of late-onset disease are evidence of intracranial hemorrhage, deep ecchymoses, bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, and/or bleeding from mucous membranes, skin punctures, or surgical incisions. www.gentlebirth.org /archives/vitklong.html   (1445 words)

eMedicine - Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome : Article by Ann O'Neill Shigeoka, MD†   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Male infants present at birth with petechiae and ecchymoses; bloody diarrhea is another characteristic presentation. Petechiae, ecchymoses, and bloody diarrhea occur before infections are manifest. The presence of lower extremity ecchymoses in the infant who is not yet walking indicates a platelet abnormality. www.emedicine.com /ped/topic2443.htm   (7011 words)

Skin Lesion Nomenclature - Text Only Version Keloids are an exaggerated connective tissue response of injured skin that extend beyond the edges of the original wound. Three terms that refer to bleeding that occurs in the skin are petechiae, purpura, and ecchymoses. In all situations, petechiae, ecchymoses, and purpura do not blanch when pressed. www.pediatrics.wisc.edu /education/derm/text.html   (1465 words)

Aplastic anaemia , Blood's Yin Deeficiency,bone marrow ,immune system Acupuncture and platelets chinese Herbal Medicine ... They are caused by a small local amount of bleeding within the skin. Deeper bleeding beneath the skin may be seen as bruises (ecchymoses). The difference between petechiae and abnormally prominent blood vessels can be shown by applying pressure to a red spot. www.geocities.com /mastertole/Aplastic.html   (1311 words)

Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure The most common manifestations of child abuse are skin lesions, such as ecchymoses, abrasions, scars and burns. Bone fractures, failure to thrive, subdural and retinal hemorrhage, genital injuries, subgaleal hematoma, unkempt appearance, frozen stares, human bite marks, visceral injuries, etc., are additional manifestations. The presence of extensive ecchymoses over the back and buttocks, skin lesions of different ages, different statements by the stepmother at different times, lack of interaction between the child and the stepmother, and the presence of burn scars over the dorsum of the fingers, were further evidence of child abuse. www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/193/98-311.html   (1820 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Patients exhibit shock, ecchymoses, and small artery thromboses resulting in digital gangrene. Both septicemic and pneumonic forms of plague can occur primarily, without antecedent bubonic disease, or, secondarily, due to dissemination of bubonic disease. Candidate live-attenuated vaccines are no more immunogenic than the killed vaccine, and they may revert to virulent, wild-type bacteria. co.coconino.az.us /departmentofhealth/bioterror/Plague.doc   (520 words)

Liposuction Article - Use of Reston Foam - Maui Plastic Surgery Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Both pressure and stabilization contribute to decreased ecchymoses and therefore reduced blood loss. There is also less blood loss which is evident by the reduction in the decrease in hematocrit and less ecchymoses. This is thought to be due to stabilization of the skin surface and the overcoming of capillary pressure. www.mauibody.com /articles/article2.html   (1213 words)

INJURIES - Homeopathic Medicines Cause Cure Symptoms Treatment Diagnosis Definition Homeopathy Homeopathic Medicines and Treatment for Injuries like fracture, dislocation, bruise, ecchymoses, laceration, cutsm, sprains and post-operative complications It suits particularly injuries to soft parts, such as accompany fractures, dislocations, bruises, ecchymoses, etc. Grauvogl recommended a few doses of Arnica 3 before and after every bloody operation,whether in the domain of surgery, ophthalmology or obstetrics. Indeed its value in obstetrical practice is hardly to be estimated; if given before and after delivery, it will almost infallibly prevent puerperal fever. www.hpathy.com /Diseases/injuries.asp   (955 words)

AllRefer Health - Bleeding Into the Skin (Ecchymoses, Petechiae, Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin, Skin Spots - Red) AllRefer Health - Bleeding Into the Skin (Ecchymoses, Petechiae, Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin, Skin Spots - Red) Alternate Names : Ecchymoses, Petechiae, Pinpoint Red Spots on the Skin, Skin Spots - Red Aside from the common bruise, bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes is a very significant sign and should always be evaluated. health.allrefer.com /health/bleeding-into-the-skin-info.html   (392 words)

CDC Slide 6 of 17 - III. Clinical Manifestations of Dengue & DHF - Dengue: Clinical & Public Health Aspects As many as one-third of patients may develop hemorrhagic manifestations. These hemorrhagic manifestations are usually mild, such as skin hemorrhages—petechiae, purpura, and ecchymoses. Others include gingival or nasal bleeding; gastrointestinal bleeding, such as hematemesis, melena, and hematochezia, the severity of which may vary from very mild to very severe; hematuria, which is usually microscopic; and increased menstrual flow. www.cdc.gov /NCIDOD/DVBID/dengue/slideset/set1/iii/slide06.htm   (89 words)

Thrombocytopenia in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus: treatment update. Thrombocytopenia that is associated with infection due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an important and common hematologic abnormality. Although this condition is often asymptomatic, it may manifest clinically as a spectrum of bleeding problems including petechiae, ecchymoses, epistaxis, or menorrhagia or as hemorrhage of the gingivae, gastrointestinal tract, or CNS. Thrombocytopenia may be present in patients at any stage of immunodeficiency, and spontaneous remission can occur. www.aegis.com /aidsline/1996/may/M9650832.html   (322 words)

Gastroenterology Unit - Case 3 -  Pathology 6000 Laboratory - Department of Pathology - UCHSC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) A change in bowel habits beginning six months ago produces gray, greasy, soft stools that float. Physical exam shows a distended abdomen, muscle wasting, ankle edema and several old ecchymoses. Explain the patient's edema, ecchymoses and blood picture. www.uchsc.edu /pathology/6000/gic3.htm   (180 words)

Healthopedia.com - Bruising: Attribution (Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae) Healthopedia.com - Bruising: Attribution (Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae) Alternate Names : Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. www.healthopedia.com /bruising/attribution.html   (143 words)

Healthopedia.com - Bruising: Symptoms & Signs (Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae) Healthopedia.com - Bruising: Symptoms & Signs (Purpura, Hematoma, Ecchymoses, Contusion, Petechiae) You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Medical Symptoms > Bruising: Symptoms & Signs What other signs and symptoms are associated with this symptom? www.healthopedia.com /bruising/symptoms.html   (282 words)

Menorrhagia: Overlooked Causes of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Surreptitious Superwarfarin Poisoning With Brodifacoum:"Experience with overdoses of warfarin has shown that ecchymosis, hematuria, uterine bleeding, melena or hematochezia, epistaxis, hematoma, gingival bleeding, hemoptysis, and hematemesis may occur (in order of decreasing frequency)." : "More common findings of excessive anticoagulation are ecchymoses, subconjunctival hemorrhage, epistaxis, vaginal bleeding, bleeding gums, or hematuria." Salicylates are substances that also block the action of vitamin K. Aspirins contain high amounts of salicylates, which is why people who take lot of aspirin often develop bleeding problems. www.ctds.info /menorrhagia.html   (2906 words)

erythema Yahoo News (press release) - May 19, 2004 AOM guideline addresses use of antibiotics and analgesicsAAP News (subscription) ...fatigue, weakness, fever, rigors), musculoskeletal (arthralgia, pain in limb), pulmonary (cough, dyspnea), and skin and soft tissue (ecchymoses, rash, erythema... www.cancer-help.org /cancer/0604/erythema.html   (1968 words)

REPERTORY by Oscar E. BOERICKE, M.D. - SKIN ACTINOMYCOSIS * ALOPECIA * ANIDROSIS * ANTHRAX * ATROPHY * BLISTERS * BLUENESS * BROMIDROSIS * BURNING * CALLOSITIES * CHILBLAINS * CHLOASMA * CICATRICES * COLDNESS * COMEDO * DECUBITUS * DERMAL * DERMATALGIA * DRYNESS * ECCHYMOSES * ECTHYMA * ECZEMA * ELEPHANTIASIS * EPHELIS * EPITHELIOMA * ERUPTIONS * ERYSIPELAS * ERYTHEMA * FIBROMA * FISSURES * FLABBINESS * FOREIGN BODIES * FORMICATION * www.homeoint.org /books4/boerirep/skin.htm   (360 words)

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