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Evolution of lesions on the extremities over 6 months.
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Edema of the lower limbs with purpuric lesions on the extremities appeared at this time (Figure 1). Cutaneous lesions regressed and the patient was followed-up for six months by a nursing team (Figure 1).
The chest computerized tomography showing a diffuse ground-glass image and signs of pulmonary congestion.
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A chest computerized tomography (CT) showed a diffuse ground-glass image and signs of pulmonary congestion (Figure 2).
Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (hematoxylin-eosin, A 40 x and B 400 x magnification). The green arrows show perivascular neutrophilic infiltrates with nuclear dusts in the dermis, fibrin deposition on the vessel wall, congested vessels and extravasated red blood cells. In blue, fibrinoid necrosis.
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The cutaneous histopathological analysis was compatible with leukocytoclastic vasculitis (Figure 3).