WEBPetechiae. Spontaneous ecchymosis. Clinical Information. Pinhead size (3 mm) skin discolorization due to hemorrhage. Pinpoint, flat, round red spots under the skin caused by bleeding. Pinpoint, unraised, round red spots under the skin caused by bleeding. Purple or red pinpoint spots in the skin or mucous membranes caused by minor hemorrhage.
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Petechiae are pinpoint non-blanching spots that measure less than 2 mm in size and affect the skin and mucous membranes. Petechial rashes are common and can be a significant cause for concern for parents and the interprofessional team.
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Petechiae: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBMar 2, 2023 · Petechiae are small, pinpoint red dots that form a skin rash but don't itch. They are a symptom of another underlying condition. There are many causes of petechiae, from a simple skin abrasion to a serious diagnosis like meningitis or leukemia. Even certain medications you take may lead to petechiae.
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Petechiae: What Are They, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
WEBPetechiae are tiny spots of bleeding under the skin. They can be caused by a simple injury, straining or more serious conditions. If you have pinpoint-sized red dots under your skin that spread quickly, or petechiae plus other symptoms, seek medical attention.
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Petechia Or Purpura - Online Dermatology - First Derm
WEBICD10 Code – D69. Purpura is the term used to describe a reddish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to extravasation of red blood cells from blood vessels into the surrounding tissue. Petechiae are circumscribed deposits of blood (that is, small purpuric lesions) which are less than 0.5 cm in size (usually 1 to 2 mm).
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Petechiae: What Is It, Causes, Treatment, and More | Osmosis
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Petechiae are small, red or purple spots that occur as a result of bleeding into the skin or mucous membranes, which line various cavities in the body, such as the inside of the mouth.
WEBMay 26, 2023 · Petechiae (puh-TEE-kee-ee) are pinpoint, round spots that form on the skin. They're caused by bleeding, which makes the spots look red, brown or purple. The spots often form in groups and may look like a rash. The spots are often flat to the touch and don't lose color when you press on them.
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Purpura/Petechiae | Symptom to Diagnosis: An Evidence-Based …
WEBDescription of the lesion: petechiae are red, blue or purple, nonblanching, pinpoint spots. Purpura are larger (up to several centimeters) nonblanching macules, papules, or plaques that may or may not be palpable ( Figure 29-15 ).
WEBR23.3 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of spontaneous ecchymoses. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.