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My 7 year old daughter has petichiae or purpura on her lower legs that wrap around to the shin it has been there for 2 years and we have ruled out sch?

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Keep looking.: Purpura is the result of blood leakage into the skin. It may represent a relatively benign condition or herald the presence of a significant underlying disorder such as low platelet levels, coagulation factor deficiencies, or a vascular defect. Testing should be continued until the cause is found, particularly if fever is also involved.

Answered 4/24/2015

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