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Vasculitis flare causing petechiae (legs & roof of mouth). have new very thick purple veins under tongue/floor of mouth. that also part of flare? thnx

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Dr. Eric Chiang answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No it is unlikely: Small vessel vasculitis often cause painful petechia or ecchymosis for skin most common in legs. For mouth is usually ulcer rather than enlarge vein.

Answered 2/2/2021

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A member asked:

Vasculitis flare causing petechiae (legs & roof of mouth). have new very thick purple veins under tongue/floor of mouth. that also part of flare? thnx

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Chiang answered

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