Peer Reviewed
Dermatology clinic

A child with a palpable and purpuric eruption

Andrew Lee, Gayle Fischer
Abstract
Test your diagnostic skills in our regular dermatology quiz. What is the cause of this unusual oedematous eruption?
Key Points
    Case presentation

    An 8-month-old boy presents with an oedematous and purpuric eruption affecting the trunk (Figure). He has had a mild fever for the past 24 hours, but at presentation he appears to be happy and active.

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