Cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis
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Weerakkody Y, Cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31122
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- Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis
- Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis
- Cutaneous necrotizing venulitis
Cutaneous leukocytoclastic angiitis is a form of vasculitis that affect the skin. This is considered the most common of vasculitis affecting the skin and usually results from deposition of immune complexes at the vessel wall. Patients usually have a palpable purpura.
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