Reticulate Eruptions: Pathophysiology, Etiopathogenesis, Classification
Authors:
M. Kovačevičová; S. Švestková
Authors‘ workplace:
Dermatovenerologická klinika FN Brno a LF MU Brno
přednosta prof. MUDr. Vladimír Vašků, CSc.
Published in:
Čes-slov Derm, 87, 2012, No. 6, p. 211-219
Category:
Reviews (Continuing Medical Education)
Overview
Terminology concerning livedo reticularis and livedo racemosa is not uniformly determined due to inconsistent classification in the past and to the use of different terms in different countries and medical specialties. The authors give a summary of actual knowledge about the physiology and pathophysiology of skin vascularization, about the main units of vascular supply, and angiosomes which give rise to the appearance of reticulate eruptions. They review the etiopathogenetic factors as well as the relationship of reticulate eruptions, inclusive retiform purpura to underlying systemic disorders. Practical approach to the diagnotics of reticulate eruptions is presented.
Key words:
skin vascularization – livedo reticularis – livedo racemosa – retiform purpura – livedo vasculopathy
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