Published June 30, 2025
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Petechial rash inflicted by self-damage in a pre-teen
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- 1. General Pediatric Ward, University Hospital Center "Mother Tereza", Tirana, Albania.
- 2. Pediatric Infectious Diseases Ward, University Hospital Center "Mother Tereza", Tirana, Albania.
- 3. American Hospital, Tirana, Albania.
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A petechial rash in children is characterized by small, pinpoint, less than 2mm in diameter, non-blanching spots appearing over the skin and mucous membranes. They result from areas of hemorrhage into the dermis. Petechial rash is common in children and result from infections, trauma and blood and clotting disorders. Here is presented the case of pre-teen girl with a petechial rash inflicted by self-damage.
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