Pinch purpura are seen in -
Answer is option 2, primary systemic amyloidosis. Systemic primary amyloidosis a. In primary systemic amyloidosis amyloid deposition occurs in the wall of the blood vessels, this leads to an increase in skin fragility. As a result, petechiae and purpura develop in clinically normal skin as well as in lesional skin following minor trauma. Therefore the skin lesions in case of primary systemic amyloidosis are called pinch purpura. These lesions are pink in colour and translucent. b. Common locations are c. Face (especially the periorbital and perioral region) Ref Robbins 9/e pg157
Secondary amyloidosis
Primary systemic amyloidosis
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum
Toxic shock syndrome
Haematology