Posts Tagged: Vessel

Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: Small-Vessel Vasculitis…

Vasculitis is a direct result of inflamed blood vessels.  The vast majority of cases of cutaneous Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis, also referred to as Small-Vessel Vasculitis (LCV) follow an acute infection or exposure to a new medication.  Palpable Purpura is the hallmark of LCV, the lesions ranging from pinpoint to several centimeters in diameter. Annular, vesicular, bullous… Read more »