Livedoid Vasculopathy: diagnosis and treatment in pregnant women

Abstract Livedoid Vasculopathy is a disease characterized by occlusion of the capillaries of the dermis, without inflammatory signs. It begins with purpuric papules or macules that develop into painful ulcers, mainly involving the ankles and feet. In this case report, we describe diagnosis and treat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Jornal vascular brasileiro 2020, Vol.19
Hauptverfasser: Bezerra, Alexandre Sacchetti, Andrade, Accácio de Almeida Abussamra Junqueira de, Polimanti, Afonso César, Fürst, Rafael Vilhena de Carvalho, Criado, Paulo Ricardo, Corrêa, João Antônio
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Livedoid Vasculopathy is a disease characterized by occlusion of the capillaries of the dermis, without inflammatory signs. It begins with purpuric papules or macules that develop into painful ulcers, mainly involving the ankles and feet. In this case report, we describe diagnosis and treatment in a young pregnant patient, with excellent clinical response. Resumo A vasculopatia livedoide é uma doença caracterizada pela oclusão dos capilares da derme, sem sinais inflamatórios. Tem início com pápulas ou máculas purpúricas que evoluem para úlceras dolorosas, com predominância na topografia de tornozelos e pés. Neste relato de caso, descrevemos o diagnóstico e a terapêutica em uma paciente jovem gestante, com excelente evolução clínica.
ISSN:1677-5449
1677-7301
1677-7301
DOI:10.1590/1677-5449.190093