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Lymphocytic vasculitis

In lymphocytic vasculitis, lymphocytes cause damage to blood vessels in the skin

Hives, red or purplish discolored patches, a bump (nodule), or an open sore (ulcer) have all been described as symptoms of this condition

On microscopic examination, there are neutrophils in and around the walls of cutaneous venules, accompanied by deposits of fibrin in vessel walls and by neutrophilic nuclear dust

Lymphocytic vasculitis is thought to be caused by a number of different factors, including infection, trauma, drug reaction, or an underlying condition such as arthritis

In most cases, lymphocytic vasculitis affects only the skin and eventually heals - one study found that the skin findings disease symptoms lasted an average of 2.5 years

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