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bruise

Patch of discoloration on the skin resulting from seepage of blood from damaged underlying vessels. It is caused by injury, usually a blow. The change in colour of a bruise is due to degradation of haemoglobin in the tissues.



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The physical examination revealed no obvious joint effusion, ecchymosis, or edema.
Bleeding from the nose or gum, purpura, petechiae, ecchymosis, and bullous lesions were not observed.
The clinical triad of hypercalcemia, neck swelling, and ecchymosis has been described.
 
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