Drug-induced purpura
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Drug-induced purpura is a skin condition that may be related to platelet
destruction, vessel fragility, interference with platelet function, or vasculitis
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Platelet
Platelets, or thrombocytes , are small,irregularly shaped clear cell fragments , 2–3 µm in diameter, which are derived from fragmentation of precursor megakaryocytes. The average lifespan of a platelet is normally just 5 to 9 days...
destruction, vessel fragility, interference with platelet function, or vasculitis
Vasculitis
Vasculitis refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by inflammatory destruction of blood vessels. Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis...
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