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Livedo Reticularis
Inflammation of the area just below knee causing pain, especially in growing children. It usually occurs in children who participate in sports that involve running and jumping such as soccer ...
The AAD cautions that a blue or purple "net-like" pattern on your skin, known as livedo reticularis, could suggest an obstructed artery. This condition is believed to result from either spasms in ...
In families that have the ACTA2 gene defect, Milewicz and colleagues observed, a clinical presentation of affected members is livedo reticularis, a purplish rash. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!
The rash did not change with temperature or position and was somewhat tender. Livedo reticularis was confirmed by biopsy (see Figure 1). Skin looks mottled, blotchy, and reticulated without ...