Transient Telangiectatic Purpura: A Rare Post-operative Phenomenon

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2024 Jul 2;14(4):60-61. doi: 10.55729/2000-9666.1361. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a surgical procedure for malignant disease with well known complications, that is less well known is its association with a painless dermatomal rash formally known as transient telangiectatic purpura. This is a case report describing a case of transient telangiectatic purpura, describing its natural history and inferring on its pathophysiology.

Keywords: Axillary lymph node dissection; Transient telangiectatic purpura.

Publication types

  • Case Reports