Orthostatic purpura
Orthostatic purpura is a skin condition that results from prolonged standing or even sitting with the legs lowered (as in a bus, airplane, or train), which produced edema and a purpuric eruption on the lower extremities.[1]: 827
| Orthostatic purpura | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Stasis purpura |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
References
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
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