2023, Volume 16, Issue 12, pp 1869 – 1871

Valsalva purpura on the face of a 7-year-old child

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Corresponding Author: Moteb Al Otaibi, Department of Medicine, Dermatology, Unaizah College of Medicine, Qassim University, KSA. E-mail: moteb.alotaibi@ucm.edu.sa

Abstract

Valsalva purpura refers to purpura resulting from performing the Valsalva maneuver, a forced expiratory effort against a closed glottis. There are limited reported cases of Valsalva purpura in children, specifically on the cheeks. We present the case of a 7-year-old child who developed Valsalva purpura on his cheeks after performing the Valsalva maneuver during deep breathing exercises by holding his breath underwater during his swimming sessions. This article overviews the relationship between the Valsalva maneuver, purpura, and similar cases.

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PMC ID: 10994611
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0447

Article Publishing Date (print): 12 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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