Which one of the following condition is associated with palpable form of purpura?: (A) ITP, (B) Scurvy, (C) Acute meningococcemia, (D) DIC
Answer is C. Palpable purpura means purpura that does not blanch in diascopy. The causes are: a. Vasculitis: PAN b. Emboli: Acute meningococcaernia. Erythema gangrenosum disseminated gonococcal infection, Rocky Mountain spotted fever.