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Small bruises on the upper legs.
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The second time the orthopaedic surgeon postponed the operation because of extensive bruising on the right leg (Fig. 1).
Spots, suspect of petechiae.
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Given the petechiae on the lower legs, vasculitis was considered (Fig. 2) and a biopsy was performed. Since 10 weeks, there were spots on his lower legs (Fig. 2).
Expansion of bruises after 2 weeks.
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The haematomas on his right leg occurred after an episode of flu a month ago (Fig. 3).