Clinically, what are the haemorrhagic spots ?
Loosely, these haemorrhagic spots are known as ‘purpuric spots’. They denote
extravasation of blood into skin and mucous membrane, which never blanches on
application of pressure (applied by a pinhead or a glass slide). They are:
Petechiae: 1–2 mm (tiny, pinhead)
Purpura: 3–5 mm (a bit larger haemorrhagic spots)
Ecchymosis or bruise: >5 mm large, confluent purpuric lesions
Haematoma: Large haemorrhages in the skin with surface elevation.
Loosely, these haemorrhagic spots are known as ‘purpuric spots’. They denote
extravasation of blood into skin and mucous membrane, which never blanches on
application of pressure (applied by a pinhead or a glass slide). They are:
Petechiae: 1–2 mm (tiny, pinhead)
Purpura: 3–5 mm (a bit larger haemorrhagic spots)
Ecchymosis or bruise: >5 mm large, confluent purpuric lesions
Haematoma: Large haemorrhages in the skin with surface elevation.