It's called a Kennedy Terminal Ulcer.  Do a web search from Google or Yahoo with "Kennedy Terminal Ulcer" in the box, and there are a couple of really good sites to explain it.
 
 
HS
 
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 8:15 AM
Subject: Wound

Has anyone heard of a "bruise" appearing on the buttock a few days someone
dies? Ususaly in the shape of a butterfly?

Kathleen Nannie RN,RAC,C

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