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Periorbital petechiae after emesis in a young woman.

Authors :
Zhang, Li-wen
Chen, Tao
Xu, Rong-hua
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 3/14/2023, Vol. 195 Issue 10, pE373-E373. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

2021;60:e117-9. 3 Kaufman AR, Oh DJ, Gliksberg A. Conjunctival and periorbital petechiae presumed secondary to self-inflicted asphyxiation in a pediatric patient. The patient had several episodes of intense vomiting related to alcohol intake 1 day before onset of the rash. We diagnosed petechiae induced by elevated intravascular pressure from her vomiting. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
195
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162393038
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.221540