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Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin

Polyarteritis, microscopic on the shin

This is a picture of microscopic polyarteritis on the shin.The term polyarteritis means that many blood vessels are inflamed.These nodules are located just below the skin's surface (subcutaneous), are barely felt when pressing on the skin (palpable), and are tender.The skin is typically red (erythematous).