2017
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9554.1000428
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A Case of Mistaken Identity: Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Masquerading as Urticaria

Abstract: Henoch-Schlonlein purpura (HSP) is a common small vessel vasculitis encountered in children. It typically presents with purpura, arthralgia, and abdominal pain following an upper respiratory tract infection. We present the case of an 8-year-old boy with a history of atopy who presented with urticaria, purpura, and arthralgias following an upper respiratory infection. Subsequent punch biopsies revealed the diagnosis of HSP. While it is uncommon for HSP to present with urticaria, the pathogenesis behind the deve… Show more

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“…Besides the ulceronecrotic rash described in our patient, urticarial plaques, vesicles, hemorrhagic bullous and hemangiomalike lesions have also been reported as atypical manifestations of IgAV. [6][7][8][9] Indeed, dermatological manifestations closely correlate with the size of the vessel affected by vasculitis. While purpuric macules are associated with small, predominantly superficial vessel involvement, palpable purpura and/or vesiculobullous lesions correlate with deeper dermal small vessel vasculitis.…”
Section: Diagnosis: Iga Vasculitis (Henoch-schönlein Purpura)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Besides the ulceronecrotic rash described in our patient, urticarial plaques, vesicles, hemorrhagic bullous and hemangiomalike lesions have also been reported as atypical manifestations of IgAV. [6][7][8][9] Indeed, dermatological manifestations closely correlate with the size of the vessel affected by vasculitis. While purpuric macules are associated with small, predominantly superficial vessel involvement, palpable purpura and/or vesiculobullous lesions correlate with deeper dermal small vessel vasculitis.…”
Section: Diagnosis: Iga Vasculitis (Henoch-schönlein Purpura)mentioning
confidence: 99%