CLINICAL CORRESPONDENCE
Vol. 125 No. 1349 |
Medical image. Bruising—unusual aetiology
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An 8-year-old boy was referred to the Emergency Department with a history of bilateral bruising to the anterior aspect of each upper thigh. He was afebrile and well with no other bruises. After an initial blood work-up, the paediatrician was contacted.What is the aetiology of the bruising?Answer
Authors
Tilak de Almeida, Medical Officer in Paediatrics; Kewa Mascelle, Paediatric Registrar; Waikato Hospital, HamiltonCorrespondence
Tilak de Almeida, Department of Paediatrics, Waikato Hospital, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, New Zealand.Correspondence email
tilak.dealmeida@waikatodhb.health.nz