Leukoeytoclastic Vasculitis Unveiling

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a form of small vessel vasculitis characterized by neutrophilic infiltration within and around the vessel walls, fibrinoid necrosis, and disintegration of neutrophil nuclei into fragments (“leukocytoclasia”). LCV typically presents with symmetric palpable purpuric macules and papules, predominantly affecting the lower extremities.

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