Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A petechial rash in children is characterized by small, pinpoint, less than 2mm in diameter, non-blanching spots appearing over the skin and mucous membranes. They result from areas of hemorrhage into the dermis. Petechial rash is common in children and result from infections, trauma and blood and clotting disorders. Here is presented the case of pre-teen girl with a petechial rash inflicted by self-damage.
Institution: Mother Teresa Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411614675
