Journal article
Fatal Henoch-Schonlein purpura in an adult related to bowel perforation: report and review of the literature
Dermatology online journal, Vol.18(10), pp.9-9
10/15/2012
PMID: 23122016
Abstract
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is an idiopathic, IgA associated, systemic small-vessel vasculitis characterized by the clinical tetrad of palpable purpura, arthralgias, renal dysfunction, and abdominal pain. Whereas Henoch-Schonlein is an overwhelmingly pediatric disease, its rare diagnosis in adults carries a much higher morbidity and mortality.
We describe a 52-year-old man with biopsy proven Henoch-Schonlein who expired from bowel perforation.
Severe gastrointestinal complications and death from gastrointestinal involvement by Henoch-Schonlein purpura is rare. The authors surmise that multiple co-morbidities may have contributed to our patient's demise.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Fatal Henoch-Schonlein purpura in an adult related to bowel perforation: report and review of the literature
- Creators
- Una Miniter - Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USAYoon-Soo Cindy Bae-HarboeJennifer G PowersShannon M CampbellLynne J Goldberg
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Dermatology online journal, Vol.18(10), pp.9-9
- Publisher
- United States
- PMID
- 23122016
- ISSN
- 1087-2108
- eISSN
- 1087-2108
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/15/2012
- Academic Unit
- Dermatology
- Record Identifier
- 9984025694902771
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