Blueberry muffin baby is a term used to describe the characteristic distributed purpura due to extramedullary hematopoiesis found in infants.
It was originally considered characteristic of rubella, but is now considered to be potentially associated with many other conditions,such as cytomegalovirus.
It derives its name from the superficial similarity to a blueberry muffin.
Patient have hepatosplenomegaly.
Always remember Rubella!
It was originally considered characteristic of rubella, but is now considered to be potentially associated with many other conditions,such as cytomegalovirus.
It derives its name from the superficial similarity to a blueberry muffin.
Patient have hepatosplenomegaly.
Always remember Rubella!
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