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Coma bullae in Adult
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Coma bullae in Adult

Contributors: Aman Samrao MD, Belinda Tan MD, PhD, Whitney A. High MD, JD, MEng
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Synopsis

Coma bullae are typically large bullae that are caused by physical forces.

They occur in comatose or immobile patients at points of maximum pressure and in patients with neurologic disorders. They form within 48-72 hours after the immobility. They can be skin colored or red / purple from hemorrhage. Coma bullae have been associated with barbiturate overdose.

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ICD10CM:
L13.8 – Other specified bullous disorders

SNOMEDCT:
339008 – Blister

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Last Updated:09/05/2017
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Coma bullae in Adult
A medical illustration showing key findings of Coma bullae : Coma, Flaccid bullae, Pressure exposure, Tense bullae, Immobilized patient
Clinical image of Coma bullae - imageId=1437776. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A linear array of tense and flaccid bullae and background erythema on the leg.'
A linear array of tense and flaccid bullae and background erythema on the leg.
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