Henoch Schonlein Purpura, Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Vasculitis, Purpura - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

Henoch Schonlein purpura vasculitis, leukocytoclastic vasculitis purpura

Body Site

foot ankle leg

Age

5 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

extensor surfaces

Color

purple

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This healthy 5-year-old boy developed migratory swelling of the ankles and wrists and widespread recurrent purpuric papules with a predilection for the extensor surfaces of the arms and legs and the back. He also complaineed of scrotal and scalp swelling. His blood pressure and urinalysis were normal. The skin rash began to clear after 3 weeks.

Description

symmetric widespread 0.2-1.5 cm purpuric papules, many with darker centers

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1/11/2003 17:42:57

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