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Petechiae on hard palate x1 week. no known trauma. dx wegener's (kidney, skin, joint now with chondritis) currently flaring. vasculitis related?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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It is characteristic: The petechiae on the hard palate or oral mucosa, considered to be characteristic for Wegener's disease.

Dr Mcgowan agreed

Answered 11/19/2015

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