Psychogenic purpura (Gardner-Diamond syndrome). - Recurrent spontaneous painful ecchymosis and systemic symptoms

Boaz Amichai, B. Gabay, M. Grunwald, A. Shemer, D. Nemet

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    Abstract

    Summary Gardner-Diamond syndrome is a rare clinical syndrome of recurrent bruising or bleeding, usually following a physical or psychosocial stress. Although most commonly affecting women, it has been described in children and adolescents. Here is reported a case in a 16-year-old adolescent.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)135-137
    Number of pages3
    JournalEuropean Journal of Pediatric Dermatology
    Volume23
    Issue number3
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 2013

    Keywords

    • Autoerythrocyte sensitization
    • Gardner-Diamond syndrome
    • Psychosocial stress.

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
    • Dermatology

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