IgA negative immunofluorescence in diagnoses of adult-onset Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- 1 June 2020
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
- Vol. 33 (3), 436-437
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2020.1770526
Abstract
We describe two cases of young adult men presenting with diffuse petechial rash and gastrointestinal disturbances. They were found to have leukocytoclastic vasculitis without immunoglobulin A findings under direct immunofluorescence on skin biopsy histopathology performed over a week after the appearance of lesions. Henoch Schönlein purpura (HSP) was diagnosed based upon the clinical presentation as well as the leukocytoclastic vasculitis biopsy findings.Keywords
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