Blueberry muffin syndrome: A manifestation of fetal rubella infection. The newborn has purplish or bluish skin lesions or bumps as well as thrombocytopenia. The skin usually clears within 6 weeks. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Blueberry muffin syndrome is available below.
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