1. Compendium. 1991 Jun;12(6):418, 420, 422 passim.

Differential diagnosis of oral mucosal petechial hemorrhages.

Cabrera VP(1), Rodu B.

Author information:
(1)Department of Diagnostic Sciences, University of Alabama, Birmingham, School
of Dentistry.

Petechiae are pinpoint hemorrhages that occur in subcutaneous or submucosal

tissues in a wide variety of conditions. Because of their diversity, the
differential diagnosis of oral mucosal petechial hemorrhages is complex. The
authors report a case of palatal petechial hemorrhages secondary to episodes of
intense vomiting. A review of the many disorders underlying petechial hemorrhages
is based on etiologic factors including trauma, platelet abnormalities, clotting
factor deficiencies, and defects in vascular integrity.

PMID: 1933990 [Indexed for MEDLINE]