Flashcards in Non blanching rashes in children Deck (2)
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1
Q
Causes of non-blanching rashes in children
A
Meningococcal septicaemia
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Haemolytic uremic syndrome
Acute leukaemia
Viral illnesses (exclude other causes first)
2
Q
Associated symptoms to ask about
A
Fever (meningococcal septicaemia, leukaemia, other viral illness)
Pallor, fatigue (signs of anaemia - HUS and leukaemia)
Abdominal pain - HUS, HSP
Bruising - HUS, Leukaemia, ITP
Sensitivity to light, neck stiffness (Meningococcal septicaemia)
Bleeding from the gums/Nosebleeds - ITP, leukaemia
Recent viral illness - could be ITP
Recent diarrhoea - could be HUS
Raised LNs (Leukaemia)
Haematuria /proteinuria (HSP)
