Historical aspect of Rumpel-Leede and Other Signs of Bleeding Diatheses


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Tekiner H., Yale E. S., Yale S. H.

YENI TIP TARIHI ARASTIRMALARI = THE NEW HISTORY OF MEDICINE STUDIES, sa.26-28, ss.69-74, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

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Various bands applied to the arm at the bedside occlude the arm resulting in petechiae and/or purpura in the distal forearm in patients with underlying conditions with altered platelet function or numbers or who have vascular fragility. Appreciating these findings is important as they may surreptitiously occur during clinical practice when a sphygmomanometer blood pressure cuff is applied; thus, their significance should be understood. The purpose of this review is to clarify misconceptions and seek clarity regarding the historical aspects of the performance of the Rumpel-Leede sign, test, or phenomenon and other signs and tests (Hess capillary resistance test, ligature sign, bandage sign, Grocco-Frugoni sign, or lace sign, and Weill-Chalier sign) designed to assess bleeding diathesis or vasculopathies causing increased capillary fragility in various diseases.