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What Causes Reticulated Purplish Discoloration On The Ankle?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: My name is XXXXXXX , looking for Latin definition for pinpoint bleeding around ankles. Tiny blue spots. According to my Mom it starts with a letter L.
I know it is strange , she is in a hospital ( obsessive thinking) , can not remember. She is a retired nurse and can not let go of it.
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Livedo Reticularis

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I think she means Livedo Reticularis..
livedo reticularis ia the Latin name of a condition of mottled vascular pattern that appears as lace like blue discoloration of the skin..
I hope I answered your question.if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
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What Causes Reticulated Purplish Discoloration On The Ankle?

Brief Answer: Livedo Reticularis Detailed Answer: Dear Ms, I think she means Livedo Reticularis.. livedo reticularis ia the Latin name of a condition of mottled vascular pattern that appears as lace like blue discoloration of the skin.. I hope I answered your question.if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.