Capillary fragility
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The formation of petechiae distal to a tourniquet or sphygmomanometer on release of pressure is known as the Rumpel-Leede sign. This sign was reported in 1909 by Theodor Rumpel, and again independently in 1911 by Carl Stockbridge Leede. Historically, the tourniquet test (or Rumpel-Leede Capillary-Fragility Test) was used to assess patients for thrombocytopenia and capillary fragility. Today, the Rumpel-Leede sign may be observed iatrogenically in the context of continuous blood-pressure monitoring [PMID:24382085].
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HPO:probinson
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2016-08-12T11:50:33Z
definition
Reduced resistance to rupture of capillary blood vessels. Capillary fragility may manifest as a bleeding diathesis with spontaneous ecchymoses (bruises).