PETECHIAL HEMORRHAGE
Introduction and Definition of Petechial Hemorrhage Petechial hemorrhage refers to the extravasation of blood from damaged capillaries into surrounding tissues, resulting in distinct, minute reddish-purple spots on the skin or mucous membranes. Characteristically, these lesions are defined by their diminutive size, typically measuring less than three millimeters in diameter, often described as having a pinpoint […]