Hypergammaglobulinemic Purpura Quiz
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Red spots on the skin
Bruise-like marks on the lower legs
Palpable purpura/raised petechial lesions of the skin
Lesions on the feet
Purpura after abdominal pain
Small, dark purple spots on the skin after having a fever
Purple dots on the legs
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenström is a condition characterized by hypergammaglobulinemia (high levels of immunoglobulins in the blood), recurring purpura (tiny red/purple spots due to small blood vessels leaking into the skin), increased Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (indicating inflammation in the body), and rheumatoid factors in the blood (proteins from the immune system that can attack healthy tissue). The cause is unknown, but may be associated with other diseases, like immune system disorders.
Purple rash
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hypergammaglobulinemic purpura
Do you have purple spots on your skin?
Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura treatment can vary depending on the severity. Treatment involves medication to suppress inflammation and reduce symptoms.
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References
Gupta L, Edavalath S, Choudhary N, Aggarwal A. Hypergammaglobulinemic Purpura as the First Presentation of Juvenile Onset Sjögren Syndrome-Case-Based Review of Literature. J Clin Rheumatol. 2021 Dec 1;27(8S):S357-S361. doi: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000001582. PMID: 33298812.
https://journals.lww.com/jclinrheum/Citation/2021/12003/Hypergammaglobulinemic_Purpura_as_the_First.11.aspx
Finder KA, McCollough ML, Dixon SL, Majka AJ, Jaremko W. Hypergammaglobulinemic purpura of Waldenström. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1990 Oct;23(4 Pt 1):669-76. doi: 10.1016/0190-9622(90)70271-i. PMID: 2229494.
https://www.jaad.org/article/0190-9622(90)70271-I/pdf
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