Abstract

Clinical and laboratory findings and treatment of seven cases with purpura fulminans are reviewed. The importance of psychotherapy for the well-being of the patient, in addition to medical and surgical intervention, is mentioned.

Keywords: disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), heparin therapy, purpura fulminans

How to cite

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Seçmeer G, Çağlar MK, Kanra G, Günalp A. Purpura fulminans. Turk J Pediatr 1982; 24: 83-87. https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjpediatr.1982.4097