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5 Facts you should know about
Lymphocytic vasculitis
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In lymphocytic vasculitis, lymphocytes cause damage to blood vessels in the skin
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Hives, red or purplish discolored patches, a bump (nodule), or an open sore (ulcer) have all been described as symptoms of this condition
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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
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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
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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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