Henoch scholein purpura presenting as distal ileitis in a postmenopausal woman: A rare case report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research and Review - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Henoch Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis leading to deposition of immune IgA complexes. It presents with a tetrad of symptoms, including a purpuric rash occurring on the lower extremities, gastro intestinal involvement, renal involvement and arthritis. HSP is self limited and primarily affects children. The etiology is unknown. Treatment is mainly supportive therapy with analgesics and in severe cases, steroids are used. Here we report a rare case of Henoch Scholein purpura in a postmenopausal woman presenting as acute distal ileitis
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Ramya SG, SK Nelliappa Ganesan, SN Meenakshi Sundari, V Sundaravadivelu, P Priyadharshini
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