Transient Telangiectatic Purpura: A Rare Post-Operative Phenomenon

Authors

Zackary Anderson, Naples Community Hospital, 350 7th St. N. Naples, FL 34102Follow
Michael Schoeller, Naples Community Hospital, 350 7th St. N. Naples, FL 34102Follow
Rebecca Witherell, Naples Community Hospital, 350 7th St. N. Naples, FL 34102Follow

Abstract

Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a surgical procedure for malignant disease with well known complications, that is less well known is its association with a painless dermatomal rash formally known as transient telangiectatic purpura. This is a case report describing a case of transient telangiectatic purpura, describing its natural history and inferring on its pathophysiology.

Recommended Citation

Anderson, Zackary; Schoeller, Michael; and Witherell, Rebecca (2024) "Transient Telangiectatic Purpura: A Rare Post-Operative Phenomenon," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 14: Iss. 4, Article 11.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1361
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol14/iss4/11