A challenging case on diagnosing Henoch–Schönlein purpura. (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Lin-Hao; Lan, Tian; He, Du; Wen, Shi-Lei; Tong, Huan
• Is Part Of: European journal of inflammation. Volume 18(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: abdominal pain -- Henoch–Schönlein purpura -- lower gastrointestinal erosion; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents -- therapeutic use -- Periodicals; Immunotherapy -- Periodicals; Inflammation -- Periodicals; Anti-inflammatory agents -- Periodicals; Immunotherapy -- Periodicals; Anti-inflammatory agents; Immunotherapy; Inflammation; Periodicals; 616.0473
• DOI: 10.1177/2058739220929580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1721-727X

Abstract

Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) could involve multiple organs, including gastrointestinal tract. It is commonly observed in children, but occasionally also in the elderly. It is challenging to diagnose HSP with delayed purpura. Herein, we report an elderly with HSP, whose non-thrombocytopenic purpura erupted more than 1 month after the first onset of abdominal pain.