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case_images: Typical petechial rash on patient's lower extremities.
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case_images: Remainder of the physical exam was remarkable for lower extremity petechial rash (Figure 1).
case_images: Peripheral smear of the patient demonstrating schistocytes (arrows).
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case_images: RBC count and WBC count were within normal limits. The peripheral blood smear showed schistocytes (Figure 2). The patient had prolonged bleeding time. Results of basic metabolic profile were unremarkable.