Petechiae (Q47079)
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Petechiae result from focal leakage of blood from dermal capillaries into the adjacent dermal connective tissue. They present as multiple pin-point non-blanching red or purple macules. The many underlying causes range from the innocuous (e.g. coughing or straining) to life-threatening conditions (e.g. meningococcal septicaemia).
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| default for all languages | ME64.3 |
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| English | Petechiae |
Petechiae result from focal leakage of blood from dermal capillaries into the adjacent dermal connective tissue. They present as multiple pin-point non-blanching red or purple macules. The many underlying causes range from the innocuous (e.g. coughing or straining) to life-threatening conditions (e.g. meningococcal septicaemia). |
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CID11:ME64.3
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dki-india-ME64.3
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Concluído
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13 August 2026
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