Púrpura fulminans asociada a un caso probable de síndrome de choque tóxico estafilocócico en el Hospital III Cayetano Heredia, Piura, Perú [PDF]
Acta Médica Peruana, 2008 Introducción: púrpura fulminans por infección estafilocócica es una asociación poco común que se viene observado con mayor frecuencia en los últimos años. Caso clínico: se presenta aquí el caso de una paciente de 20 años que desarrolló púrpura fulminans
Daniel G. La Rosa Zambrano
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Púrpura fulminans asociada con picadura por abejas [PDF]
Revista de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica, 2002 Se presenta el caso clínico de un niño de 6 años de edad con púrpura fulminans, secundaria a coagulación intravascular diseminada, asociado con picadura por abejas.
Angela María Acosta A. +2 more
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Pregnancy-associated purpura fulminans (PF) Púrpura fulminans asociada al embarazo
Iatreia, 2005 <p>PF is a serious cutaneous purpuric disease, associated with an intravascular disseminated coagulation syndrome. Among its known causes, besides those of thrombophilia, are viral and bacterial infections, mostly Neisseria meningitidis.
Gisela de la Rosa Echavez +8 more
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Post-Varicella Purpura Fulminans With Extensive Skin Necrosis in a Child. [PDF]
EJHaemeJHaem, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
Correia Pires M +5 more
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Clinically Suspected Invasive Meningococcal Disease Presenting With Purpura Fulminans-Like Rash, Septic Shock, Multiorgan Dysfunction, and Recovery From ARDS in a Previously Healthy Child. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Clinically suspected invasive meningococcal disease can deteriorate rapidly in previously well children. Prompt recognition of the petechial–purpuric rash with shock, early empirical antibiotics, and aggressive supportive pediatric intensive care are cornerstones of management as multiorgan dysfunction and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ...
Omar S +6 more
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Successful Treatment of Severe Purpura Fulminans With Anakinra. [PDF]
Pediatr DermatolABSTRACT Purpura fulminans (PF) is a rare, often fatal pediatric condition characterized by intravascular thrombosis and hemorrhagic infarction of the skin. A timely diagnosis and treatment are paramount to prevent the involvement of internal organs, causing disseminated intravascular coagulation and gangrene of the extremities.
Zulian F +4 more
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Case Reports in Critical Care, 2022 Purpura fulminans is a devastating thrombotic disorder infrequently encountered in medical practice and amongst the medical literature. It is a hematologic emergency in which prompt recognition and initiation of treatment are critical to mitigate its ...
Jacob Lowry, Edva Noel
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Uncommon Location of Purpura Fulminans: Case Report and Literature Review
Case Reports in Dermatology, 2020 Purpura fulminans is a critical, mostly fatal, thrombotic syndrome that requires urgent intervention. Purpura fulminans is an acute purpuric rash characterized by coagulation of the microvasculature, which leads to purpuric lesions and skin necrosis.
Sahar Hasan Alsharif +2 more
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Purpura Fulminans in a 20-Year-Old Female
Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia, 2021 A previously healthy 20-year-old female presented with extensive retiform purpura located at the face, upper and lower limbs, one week after an episode of acute tonsillitis.
Francisca Alves +2 more
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Post-Viral Acquired Idiopathic Purpura Fulminans Caused by Anti-Protein S Antibodies. [PDF]
Acta PaediatrABSTRACT Acquired Idiopathic purpura fulminans is a rare pathology caused by anti‐protein S antibodies. We have conducted a literature review focusing on the most recent developments in diagnosis and management. Diagnosis is based on the demonstration of typical necrotic purpura lesions on the legs. Treatment must be initiated without delay by infusion
Theron A, Biron-Andreani C, Jeziorski E.
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