Diagnosis: Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
Description: Erythematous nodules with necrotic tops.
Morphology: Necrosis and infarction
Site: Limbs
Sex: F
Age: 78
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Nameer Al-Sudany
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
A 78-year-old woman in a bad general condition with history of hypertension and ischemic heart disease of many years duration. She presented with one month history of itchy purpuric rash on the limbs. The rash composed of purpuric papules and nodules with necrotic centers. Skin biopsy showed leukocytoclastic vasculitis.