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Original Article

Powerlifter’s Purpura: A Valsalva-Associated Phenomenon
Pierson JC, Suh PS
Cutis. 2002;70:93-94.
The causes of purpura can be classified into intravascular, vascular, and extravascular mechanisms. We describe a case of cervicofacial purpura in a powerlifter attributed to the accompanying Valsalva-associated increased arterial pressure. Powerlifting should be added to the list of activities that may cause purpura.

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