Case Reports
A rare presentation of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with facial involvement in a teenager
Authors:
Duminda Bandara Basnayake ,
Teaching Hospital kandy, LK
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Registrar in Medicine
Thamara Kannangara,
Teaching Hospital Kandy, LK
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Consultant Physician
Sajani Dharmadasa,
Teaching Hospital Kandy, LK
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Registrar in Medicine
Janappriya Hewawasam
Teaching Hospital Kandy, LK
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Registrar in Dermatology
Abstract
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small vessel vasculitis characterized by cutaneous, joint, gastrointestinal and renal involvement. Vasculitic purpura is mainly seen on lower limbs & buttocks and rarely on face & upper limbs. We report a 13 year old girl with Henoch Schonlein purpura, who presented with purpuric rash predominantly involving the face, ears and upper limbs.
How to Cite:
Basnayake, D.B., Kannangara, T., Dharmadasa, S. and Hewawasam, J., 2015. A rare presentation of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura with facial involvement in a teenager. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 9(2), pp.41–43. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v9i2.7595
Published on
26 Dec 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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