Research Abstract
Leukocytoclastic angiitis in subacute bacterial endocarditis.
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Abstract
The case of a patient who had palpable purpura on his lower extremities due to Lactobacillus-caused subacute bacterial endocarditis is reported. Histologic examination of the purpuric lesions demonstrated a leukocytoclastic angiitis. It is postulated that purpuric and other cutaneous lesions of subacute bacterial endocarditis are related to circulating immune complexes.
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- PubMed ID:
- 142449
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