Henoch-Schönlein purpura in an adult patient: a clinical case with dramatic presentation

Bujakowska, Olga; Saracyn, Marek; Kur-Zalewska, Joanna; Tłustochowicz, Witold

doi:10.5114/reum.2013.35777

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“…CPA-associated enteritis was diagnosed because other pathological conditions causing intestinal lesions - such as infection, malignancy, and vasculitis - could be clinically and pathologically excluded, and both endoscopic and pathological findings were similar to those in previous cases of CPA-associated hemorrhagic colitis. The patient eventually died from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ( 5 ).…”

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Severe Enteritis after Cyclophosphamide Administration in a Patient with Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Severe enteritis is a rare side effect of cyclophosphamide (CPA) therapy, and only two cases have been reported to date. We herein report a 60-year-old man who developed severe enteritis after intravenous CPA administration for microscopic polyangiitis. He was successfully treated by discontinuation of CPA administration and long-term intensive supportive care. A diagnosis of CPA-associated enteritis was made based on the clinical course and imaging and pathological findings. This review of three cases of CPA-related enteritis, including our case, suggests that prompt CPA discontinuation and intensive systemic management are necessary when patients have gastrointestinal symptoms after CPA administration.

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Severe Enteritis after Cyclophosphamide Administration in a Patient with Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Atypical course of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in an adult patient

Bielewicz-Zielińska

Górnikiewicz-Brzezicka

Brzezicki

et al. 2015

Reumatologia

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Henoch-Schonlein purpura is vasculitis of small blood vessels characterized by deposits of IgA immune complexes and also non-thrombocytopenic purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis and renal involvement. It affects people of all ages, but most cases occur in children between 2 and 11 years old, more frequently in boys. The disease is much less common in adults, who often have a more severe course of the disease. The paper presents the case of a 38-year-old female patient with insidious course of the disease, initially dominant skin symptoms and joint pain without signs of inflammation. Symptoms of the disease were initially uncharacteristic and mild, and did not suggest severe and rapid course of the disease. The patient required hospitalization in several departments before final diagnosis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura. The patient was treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppression. Despite the rapid course of the disease, treatment was effective. The patient was discharged in good condition.

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura in an adult patient: a clinical case with dramatic presentation

Cited by 2 publications

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Severe Enteritis after Cyclophosphamide Administration in a Patient with Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Severe Enteritis after Cyclophosphamide Administration in a Patient with Microscopic Polyangiitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Atypical course of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in an adult patient

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